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Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Keller Williams Furthers European Presence with Hungarian Franchise
Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has expanded its European presence with the awarding of a new master franchise in Hungary. Led by Regional Operating Principal Akos Megyeri, a former US Army officer who has been active in the Hungarian real estate industry for more...
Kentucky Home Sales and Prices in August Decline
Kentucky recorded 4,581 home sales in August, a 4.23% decline from the prior month but also a 5.9% year-over-year increases. According to data from Kentucky Realtors, the state recorded 6,320 new listings last month, an 8.71% decline from July and a 0.8% uptick from...
South Dakota Task Force Seeks Public Input on Property Tax Relief
South Dakota has become the latest state to put a renewed focus on property tax relief with an upcoming legislative task force meeting that will hear input from homeowners. The Comprehensive Property Tax Task Force will meet on Sept. 22 at the South Dakota State...
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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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Kiavi Expands Presence to 13 Additional States
The company added that its market expansion follows a record year of activity. Continue Reading Kiavi Expands Presence to 13 Additional States
Richmond American Homes of Arizona Debuts 2 New Communities
The communities, Seasons at Pradera III and The Preserve at Pradera, are both based in Goodyear, Arizona. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes of Arizona Debuts 2 New Communities
Meridian Senior Living Expands into Colorado with Denver-Area Acquisition
“This acquisition highlights our ability to access capital markets and expand into markets with strong growth potential,” said Dan Castleberry, chief operations officer. Continue Reading Meridian Senior Living Expands into Colorado with Denver-Area Acquisition
New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million
The three-story property was built in 1986 and is anchored by Summit Health. Continue Reading New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million
FEMA Suspends Payments to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton announced, “Personnel will be held accountable.” Continue Reading FEMA Suspends Payments to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts
“Homeowners rebuilding after a disaster need all the support they can get, including the interest earned on their insurance funds,” said Newsom. Continue Reading Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts
Union Sues to Halt DOGE Access and Work Stoppage at CFPB
The union blamed Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, for trying to break the CFPB for his own personal gain. Continue Reading Union Sues to Halt DOGE Access and Work Stoppage at CFPB
Only 15% of Q4 California Homebuyers Could Afford a Median-Priced Home
A minimum annual income of $222,000 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $874,290 statewide median-priced, existing single-family California home. Continue Reading Only 15% of Q4 California Homebuyers Could Afford a Median-Priced Home
New Initiative to Raise College Student Awareness of Commercial Real Estate Careers
The MBA will receive a $750,000 grant over three years from the PREA Foundation to expand industry outreach and engagement. Continue Reading New Initiative to Raise College Student Awareness of Commercial Real Estate Careers
CFPB’s Vought Stops Fed Funding for Agency, Closes Agency HQ for the Week
“Accountability at the CFPB is long overdue,” said Vought. Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought Stops Fed Funding for Agency, Closes Agency HQ for the Week
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