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Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
California legislators have passed a bill that will enable the construction of high-density housing complexes near transit hubs. According to combined media reports, SB 79 proposed by State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) would overrule local zoning ordinances by...
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Redfin has reported the number of Canadians using its platform to search for US home purchases or rental housing declined 19.5% year-over-year in August. The Seattle-based division of Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) began tracking a drop in Canadians searching for US...
Bridge Housing Launches Its First Private Equity Fund
Bridge Housing, the San Francisco-based nonprofit affordable housing owner and developer focused on West Coast markets, has launched its first private equity fund. Bridge Housing Impact Fund I is in the process of raising $350 million of equity, enabling about $1...
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Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decline While Higher-End Properties Fuel Median Price Upswing
By the end of July, there were 23,804 listings available for sale across the Bright MLS service area, a 26.2% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Decline While Higher-End Properties Fuel Median Price Upswing
Lawsuit Accuses LA Dodgers’ Ohtani and Agent of Disrupting $240 Million Hawaii Real Estate Deal
The lawsuit said the developers spent 11 years working on the project and signed an endorsement deal in 2023 with Ohtani. Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses LA Dodgers’ Ohtani and Agent of Disrupting $240 Million Hawaii Real Estate Deal
New Rental Housing Community Planned for Downtown Toronto
The developers, who previously collaborated on condominium projects, said they planned to identify and pursue additional purpose-built rental opportunities. Continue Reading New Rental Housing Community Planned for Downtown Toronto
Lisa Tyler Named SVP of National Development at WFG National Title Insurance Company
Tyler also served as president of the Beverly Carter Foundation since 2019. Continue Reading Lisa Tyler Named SVP of National Development at WFG National Title Insurance Company
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Daniel Figurski Names Chief Appraiser at SingleSource Property Solutions
Figurski is a realtor and broker associate at First Weber Realtors. Continue Reading Daniel Figurski Names Chief Appraiser at SingleSource Property Solutions
Trump Fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
The White House did not announce a proposed successor to Chopra. Continue Reading Trump Fires CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 27-31
The unclear future for the CFPB, a Vermont housing shortage and a halt to San Diego housing vouchers. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 27-31
Alanna McCargo Steps Down as FHLBank San Francisco
Joseph E. Amato, the bank’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, will serve as interim president and CEO. Continue Reading Alanna McCargo Steps Down as FHLBank San Francisco
Closinglock Closes $34 Million in Series B Funding
Closinglock said it has already protected more than 1 million home sales worth over $500 billion. Continue Reading Closinglock Closes $34 Million in Series B Funding
Report: White House Considers Firing Rohit Chopra and Shifting CFPB Oversight
No timeline was cited for these actions. T Continue Reading Report: White House Considers Firing Rohit Chopra and Shifting CFPB Oversight
Utah Governor’s Housing Aide: Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Could Drive Up Home Prices
Roughly 10% of Utah’s construction workers are believed to be illegal immigrants. Continue Reading Utah Governor’s Housing Aide: Illegal Immigrant Crackdown Could Drive Up Home Prices
Canada Adds 6 Federal Properties for Transition to Affordable Housing
The properties have the potential to create approximately 1,770 units of housing for middle-class Canadians. Continue Reading Canada Adds 6 Federal Properties for Transition to Affordable Housing
Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Several realtors didn’t get the joke and believed the actress was switching careers. Continue Reading Horror Film Marketing Stunt Features Billboard with Julia Fox as a Realtor
Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
The company is initially supporting Bitcoin and Ethereum. Continue Reading Open House Group Accepting Cryptocurrency from Global Buyers of Japanese Real Estate Purchases
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