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NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
The 2026 MLS Handbook is scheduled to be published in January. Continue Reading NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
The 2026 MLS Handbook is scheduled to be published in January. Continue Reading NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
The average annual property insurance payment for single-family mortgage holders has reached nearly $2,370 per year, according to new data from ICE Mortgage Technology. This sum accounts for 9.6% of average monthly mortgage-related expenses when factoring in...
Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
The Black homeownership rate during the second quarter dropped to 43.9%, according to data from Redfin. This is down from 45.3% one year ago, marking both its lowest level since the fourth quarter of 2021 and the largest year-over-year decline since the third quarter...
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
A trio of Democratic senators have introduced the Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) Act, new legislation designed to assist faith-based organizations and colleges to transform underused property into affordable housing. The YIGBY Act would provide federal assistance to...
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Mershops Acquires California Mall for $50 Million
Weberstown Mall encompasses 800,000 square feet and has a tenant base that includes Barnes & Noble, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Old Navy and Five Below. Continue Reading Mershops Acquires California Mall for $50 Million
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Mississippi homeowners have the least to gain in this scenario. Continue Reading Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Comic Matt Rife Acquires the Warren Home Featuring the Annabelle Doll
The latest “Conjuring” film, “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” is scheduled to open in theaters on Sept. 5. Continue Reading Comic Matt Rife Acquires the Warren Home Featuring the Annabelle Doll
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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
Clear Investment Group Acquires DC-Based Multifamily Complex
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Clear Investment Group Acquires DC-Based Multifamily Complex
Developers Propose Building Tallest-Ever American Skyscraper in NYC
The project, dubbed 175 Park Avenue, would rise 1,575 feet tall and cost as much as $6.5 billion. Continue Reading Developers Propose Building Tallest-Ever American Skyscraper in NYC
Report: 18-Year-Old Barron Trump in New Real Estate Endeavor
Barron Trump is now studying at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Continue Reading Report: 18-Year-Old Barron Trump in New Real Estate Endeavor
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