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New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Home Furnishings
President Donald Trump has made a proclamation that home builders and developers may not appreciate – new tariffs on home furnishings. In a Truth Social posting, Trump declared, "We will be imposing a 50% Tariff on all Kitchen Cabinets, Bathroom Vanities, and...
New York State Inventory Rises, But Home Sales Continue to Decline
The latest housing market data from the New York State Association of Realtors found statewide inventory rose by 5.5% to 30,684 units last month from 29,090 in August 2024. This marks the sixth consecutive month of growing supply across the Empire State. New listings...
Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment applied for by loan applicants decreased to $2,100 from $2,127 in August, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). However, it was also up by $43 from one year ago, equal to a 2.1% increase. The national...
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ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
The development will feature more than 3.5 acres of retail pad sites, which are available for ground lease. Continue Reading ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Named Director of Trump’s National Design Studio
Gebbia previously worked with the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Continue Reading Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Named Director of Trump’s National Design Studio
Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
Christopher Flinos is working at Balcombe Financial, a mortgage brokerage owned by his brother. Continue Reading Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
Trump Announces He is Firing Fed Gov. Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Trump’s action marks the first time that a president has sought to fire a Federal Reserve official. Continue Reading Trump Announces He is Firing Fed Gov. Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
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National Fair Housing Alliance Expands Civil Rights Legal Team
“Discrimination in our nation is not a relic of the past,” said NFHA’s President and CEO Lisa Rice. Continue Reading National Fair Housing Alliance Expands Civil Rights Legal Team
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for Second Straight Month
The only sector to record an uptick in its delinquency rate was lodging, with a 20-basis points spike to 6.43%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for Second Straight Month
Residential Property Insurance Costs Soared in 2024 at a Record Rate
The largest percentage increases were recorded in Seattle (+22%), Salt Lake City (+22%) and Los Angeles (+20%). Continue Reading Residential Property Insurance Costs Soared in 2024 at a Record Rate
CFPB Drops 2022 Enforcement Action Against TransUnion
The CFPB opted to continue its 2022 enforcement action against the fintech lender MoneyLion Continue Reading CFPB Drops 2022 Enforcement Action Against TransUnion
Bascom Group Acquires California Apartment Community for $127 Million
Highridge Apartments is an institutionally owned, 1972-vintage property that has undergone significant upgrades over the years. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires California Apartment Community for $127 Million
Bank7 Acquires First American Mortgage
First American Mortgage has operated since 1993 and facilitated over $3 billion in funding. Continue Reading Bank7 Acquires First American Mortgage
Island Capital Group Hires Melissa Iorio as Executive Managing Director
Iorio most recently served as head of investor relations at Cohen & Steers, where she helped build the firm’s private real estate business. Continue Reading Island Capital Group Hires Melissa Iorio as Executive Managing Director
Private Equity Firm Takes Ownership Stake in Keller Williams
As part of this transaction, Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis will step down. Continue Reading Private Equity Firm Takes Ownership Stake in Keller Williams
Jonathan Waclawski Returns to NAR as General Counsel
Waclawski replaces Katie Johnson, who stepped down last October. Continue Reading Jonathan Waclawski Returns to NAR as General Counsel
Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
The companies are also partnering on a $1.2 billion development in a downtown Atlanta location. Continue Reading Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
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