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New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The Most Expensive College Town Is…
A new report from Redfin has identified Santa Barbara, California, as the priciest housing market among the nation’s 50 biggest college towns. Santa Barbara is home to the University of California, Santa Barbara. The current median home sale price for this market is...
Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
The Bank of Canada has announced a new slate of rate cuts. The nation’s central bank reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%. With this announcement, the Bank of Canada noted the...
Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has signed an Executive Order designed to offer $20 million in property tax relief to the state’s households. Pillen cited an increase in casino gambling revenue and unused money remaining in the Property Tax Credit Cash Fund and the School...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Backpedals on Demand for Fed to Cut Rates by 50 Basis Points
“I didn’t tell the Fed what to do,” Bessent said. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Backpedals on Demand for Fed to Cut Rates by 50 Basis Points
Foreign Purchases of Texas Residential Properties Up 9% Year-Over-Year
Most of the international buyers of Texas houses came from Mexico (30%), followed by Canada and China (each at 8%), India (7%), and Nigeria (6%). T Continue Reading Foreign Purchases of Texas Residential Properties Up 9% Year-Over-Year
Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
The delinquency rate was down 11 basis points from the first quarter and down 4 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
Building Permits for Apartments Down 23% Since the Pandemic Construction Boom
San Jose led the nation with the greatest median asking rent increase – 8.8% year-over-year in July to $3,569. Continue Reading Building Permits for Apartments Down 23% Since the Pandemic Construction Boom
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Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of Feb. 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
Real Estate Investment Firm Head Pleads Guilty to $62.8 Million Fraud Scheme
Elie Schwartz pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Real Estate Investment Firm Head Pleads Guilty to $62.8 Million Fraud Scheme
Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
“Early evidence suggests the Trump Administration and DOGE are violating the US Constitution and a variety of laws,” the lawmakers wrote. Continue Reading Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
“We’re urgently using all levers available to build the homes we need so more families can get on the housing ladder,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Continue Reading UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
“Projections indicate that Washoe County could run out of developable land by 2027,” said Gov. Lombardo. Continue Reading Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
The Amsterdam-based Arcona Property Fund (APF) acquired a land plot in central Kyiv for $2 million. Continue Reading Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
The Seattle-based company did not release a press statement on the layoffs. Continue Reading Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
The company blamed rising inflation and the disruptions created by the Covid-19 pandemic for its current financial difficulties. Continue Reading Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Four FEMA employees who conducted the transaction, including Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans, have been fired by the DHS. Continue Reading DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
The typical home that sells takes 56 days to go under contract, the longest span in nearly five years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
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