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Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
Grant Cardone Pushes for Multifamily Construction to Alleviate Housing Shortage
High-profile real estate investor Grant Cardone is proposing a new push for multifamily housing construction as the best solution for addressing the nation’s housing shortage. In a post on X, Cardone pointed to rising costs, labor shortages, and bureaucratic delays in...
Philadelphia Launches System to Detect Deed Fraud with Forgeries of Dead Homeowners
The City of Philadelphia is now using a new deed fraud detection technology that can verify if the signatory on the title was alive when property ownership was transferred. The technology involves an automated vital status verification system that compares the names...
Study: Detroit Property Taxes Could Be Cut if City Enacts Admissions Tax on Events
A new study is suggesting the city of Detroit will be able to partially lower its property taxes if it enacts a new tax on sports and entertainment event tickets. Detroit is one of the few large cities that does not charge admission taxes on events. Bridge Detroit...
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Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
There is no precedent for the Fed’s Board of Governors to force its chairman out of the leadership role. Continue Reading Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
When Scharf becomes chairman, the Wells Fargo board intends to appoint a lead independent director. Continue Reading Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The End of an Error – A Biden Administration Post-Mortem
Editor Phil Hall opines on the Biden administration’s record on housing policy. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The End of an Error – A Biden Administration Post-Mortem
New Mexico MLS to Require Floor Plans in All Property Listings
this is a standard feature in other countries including the UK, Australia and Sweden. Continue Reading New Mexico MLS to Require Floor Plans in All Property Listings
Living Realty Joins Keller Williams
Since Jan. 1, 2023, Living Realty has sold more than $1.1 billion in real estate. Continue Reading Living Realty Joins Keller Williams
IMF Warns of Housing Affordability Crisis in The Bahamas
The study went one step further by questioning what the local population is being paid. Continue Reading IMF Warns of Housing Affordability Crisis in The Bahamas
Inmate Charged with Running $10 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme from Prison
Seth Adam Depiano was sentenced in 2018 to more than 12 years in prison for running a $24 million fraud scheme. Continue Reading Inmate Charged with Running $10 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme from Prison
State Farm, in a Reversal, to Renew Los Angeles County Homeowner Policies
“We are putting tens of millions of dollars back into customers’ hands,” the company said. Continue Reading State Farm, in a Reversal, to Renew Los Angeles County Homeowner Policies
California Home Sales Up Nearly 20% Year-Over-Year
The December statewide median price of $861,020 was up by 1% from November’s price of $852,880. Continue Reading California Home Sales Up Nearly 20% Year-Over-Year
Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Board of Trustees
The board meets twice a year and trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses only. Continue Reading Appraisal Foundation Seeks Candidates for Board of Trustees
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 13-17
New leaders for the FHFA and HUD, the status quo at the CFPB and State Farm staying out of the TV spotlight. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 13-17
HUD Charges Texas Homeowners Association with Discrimination
The Charge alleged that Providence Homeowners Association twice enacted these rules to reduce the number of Black families in the town. Continue Reading HUD Charges Texas Homeowners Association with Discrimination
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