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California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
The real estate brokerage The Agency has opened a new office in Waco, Texas. The Agency Waco will be led by Managing Partners Amanda Cunningham and Matthew Cunningham. This opening marks the brokerage's seventh office in Texas, joining Austin, Dallas, Frisco, Tyler,...
Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
The head of a Houston nonprofit that provides food and clothing for the city’s homeless was arrested for allegedly running a fraudulent real estate scheme. Click2Houston reports Rosemary Tucker, who operates “Hoodies 4 Healing,” was arrested last week after a...
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage application activity came off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on the upswing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 4.8% on a seasonally...
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Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General said it opened 196 new stores in the third quarter. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets,” said Paxton. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
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Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
The 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in 2010. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte has not publicly commented on the increased attention given to his actions. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of this decade if it holds. Continue Reading Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
The city is offering an installment plan with interest for homeowners who are unable to pay their total property tax bill at one time. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
University of Arizona Snags $60 Million Deal for Stadium Naming Rights
Casino Del Sol is an enterprise of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. Continue Reading University of Arizona Snags $60 Million Deal for Stadium Naming Rights
SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Saadia Sheikh, CEO and founder of the Dallas- and New York City-based advisory firm Powersense, was named global president. Continue Reading SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Lisa Cook’s Attorney Slams Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges, Claiming Partisan Targeting
“There is no fraud, no intent to deceive, nothing whatsoever criminal or remotely a basis to allege mortgage fraud,” said attorney Abbe Lowell. Continue Reading Lisa Cook’s Attorney Slams Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges, Claiming Partisan Targeting
Leasing Underway at New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ 18W55 in Midtown Manhattan
18W55 is now about 25% leased, with rents ranging from $4,945 for studios to $35,000 for a full-floor three-bedroom penthouse. Continue Reading Leasing Underway at New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ 18W55 in Midtown Manhattan
Builders Alliance Debuts Portal to Help LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
The Builders Alliance is a collection of 10 homebuilders focused on creating time and cost savings and end-to-end project management. Continue Reading Builders Alliance Debuts Portal to Help LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
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