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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
A former Calgary realtor who acknowledged running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded dozens of people out of more than $3.5 million has been banned for life from working in Alberta’s real estate industry. The Calgary Herald reports Eric Drinkwater received his permanent...
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
A total of 9,423 homes were sold statewide in Virginia during August just 15 more than one year before, marking a scant 0.2% uptick. According to data from Virginia Realtors, August also saw 24,606 active listings statewide, a 26.2% surge from last year. Nearly 13,000...
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MaestroX Debuts Document Platform for Title Searches
The platform provides direct integrations into title production software including SoftPro and Ramquest. Continue Reading MaestroX Debuts Document Platform for Title Searches
New York State Median Home Sale Price Breaks Record High
Closed sales were down from 10,286 homes last year to 10,046 last month, a 2.3% decline. Continue Reading New York State Median Home Sale Price Breaks Record High
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job
A consideration of the FHFA director’s recent antics. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job
Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in July was $410,000, down 1.7% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
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Craft Retailer Jo-Ann to Close All 800 Stores
On Feb. 12, the company stated it would close 500 stores. Continue Reading Craft Retailer Jo-Ann to Close All 800 Stores
Blackstone Pays $5.65 Billion for Safe Harbor Marinas
Sun Communities acquired Safe Harbor Marinas in September 2020 for $2.11 billion. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $5.65 Billion for Safe Harbor Marinas
New Reports Find Mortgage Applications in Decline as Mortgage Affordability Frays
The average loan size for new homes increased from $400,930 in December to $403,416 in January. Continue Reading New Reports Find Mortgage Applications in Decline as Mortgage Affordability Frays
TECfusions Acquires 73 Acres for Virginia Data Center Expansion
The financial aspects of the acquisition were not disclosed Continue Reading TECfusions Acquires 73 Acres for Virginia Data Center Expansion
Apollo Global Management Acquires Bridge Investment Group Holdings for $1.5 Billion
Bridge Executive Chairman Bob Morse will become an Apollo partner and lead Apollo’s real estate equity franchise. Continue Reading Apollo Global Management Acquires Bridge Investment Group Holdings for $1.5 Billion
AI-Produced Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet Broadcast at HUD HQ
HUD spokesperson Kasey Lovett said in a statement, “Another waste of taxpayer dollars and resources. Appropriate action will be taken for all involved.” Continue Reading AI-Produced Video of Trump Kissing Musk’s Feet Broadcast at HUD HQ
Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion for Wildfire Recovery Aid
“Make no mistake, Los Angeles will use this money wisely,” Newsom stated. Continue Reading Newsom Asks Congress for $40 Billion for Wildfire Recovery Aid
Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
The statewide inventory in January for existing single-family homes was up year-over-year by 31.3% and up 39.3% for condo-townhouse units. Continue Reading Florida Single-Family Home Sales Up While Condo-Townhome Sales Drop
New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Median sales prices swelled by 10.5% to $420,000 from $380,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Up for Second Straight Month
Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
The only notable change to occur was an uptick in the listings and buyers for the ultra-luxury real estate markets. Continue Reading Data Study Finds Trump Has Not Disrupted DC-Area Housing Market
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