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New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Mortgage Rates Drop to 11-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Sept. 11, its lowest level since last October. According to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), this week’s mortgage rate is down from last week when it averaged 6.50%....
Year-Over-Year Foreclosure Activity Up for Sixth Straight Month
A total of 35,697 residential properties had foreclosure filings in August, down 1% from July but up 18% year-over-year. “August marked the sixth consecutive month of year-over-year increases in US foreclosure activity and the third straight month with double-digit...
Survey Finds Most Homeowners Fear Insurance Will Become Unaffordable
Most homeowners are concerned they will be unable to afford insurance on their residences, according to a new survey released by Realtor.com. The survey found 88% of respondents fearing they will pay for more homeowners insurance in the future while 42% confirmed they...
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Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
“I now live in Florida because of Elizabeth Warren,” said the “Shark Tank” star. Continue Reading Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The $625,000 median price for single-family houses from last month is a 7% uptick from the $585,000 price from July 2024. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Why Did a Disneyland-Area Suburb Agree to a Property Tax Hike?
The community located 20 minutes from Disneyland has a median listing price of more than $1 million. Continue Reading Why Did a Disneyland-Area Suburb Agree to a Property Tax Hike?
Oak Creek Homes to Hold ‘Tax-Free Weekend Sale’ on Factory-Built Homes
“We can deliver homes to Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, and parts of New Mexico,” said the company in a press statement. Continue Reading Oak Creek Homes to Hold ‘Tax-Free Weekend Sale’ on Factory-Built Homes
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Rocket Companies Debuts Rocket.com as One-Stop Platform for Homebuyers
Rocket.com will combine home search, financing and servicing needs into a single platform. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Debuts Rocket.com as One-Stop Platform for Homebuyers
American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
NYRAC promotes itself on its website as an advocate for the “fundamental improvements in how we conduct business.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Estes pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and filing false claims against the US. Continue Reading Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
A major downside of the new arrivals is the absence of housing to accommodate an expanded population. Continue Reading Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Evernest also announced it secured $15 million in a strategic funding investment led by LL Funds. Continue Reading Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Joe Law Jefferson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of failure to file a tax return last August. Continue Reading Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
Saxton was previously executive vice president of enterprise solutions at T3 Sixty. Continue Reading Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
“The President’s Executive Order underscores the critical need for bold, coordinated action,” said NAR. Continue Reading NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
Realtor.com reported rents declined for the 17th consecutive month during December. Continue Reading New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
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