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New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
The owner of a defunct Massachusetts real estate brokerage has been indicted for embezzlement. Boston 25 News reports Stephen D. Webster, broker and principal with Success! Real Estate in Marshfield, was accused of detouring more than $11.6 million in client escrow...
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
Getty Realty Corp. (NYSE: GTY), a New York City-headquartered REIT focused on convenience and automotive retail real estate, announced its acquisition of 12 convenience stores for $100 million along with a long-term, unitary net lease with a subsidiary of Now &...
Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered four cities to stop their property tax rate hikes amid concerns that the localities are not following new state rules. The Texas Tribune reports that Paxton contacted officials in La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean and...
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Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
“The path back to normal housing costs doesn’t require a crash in home prices—stability may be enough,” said Redfin’s Asas Khan. Continue Reading Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
California had four of the five worst cities for retirement. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the declaration could occur as early as this fall. Continue Reading Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
“HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
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RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
The markets with the biggest year-over-year increase in new listings percentage were Seattle (+32.9%), Anchorage (+29.0%), and Des Moines (+28.4%). Continue Reading RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
The community will include approximately 2,400 single-family home lots. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
If a buyer cannot be secured, Forever 21 will most likely be forced to shut down its entire 350-store chain. Continue Reading Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
“DEI here at HUD is dead,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
Musk did not immediately comment on the senators’ assertions and demands. Continue Reading Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
California Home Sales Slumped in January
January’s statewide median price of $838,850 was down 2.6% from December’s $861,020. Continue Reading California Home Sales Slumped in January
Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Zillow found that remodeled listings on its platform generated 26% more daily saves. Continue Reading Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
The program was introduced in early January and charged most drivers who entered Manhattan between 60th Street and the lower tip of the island. Continue Reading Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
The new R&D facility is scheduled to open in Summer 2026. Continue Reading Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
Single-family housing completions in January were at a rate of 982,000, a 7.1% rise from the revised December rate of 917,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 8.4%
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