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Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Zeman Homes, the Chicago-headquartered owner-operator of manufactured home communities, has promoted Executive Vice President Michael Bailey to CEO. Bailey will replace interim CEO Jeff Fannon, who returns to his previous post as vice chairman. Prior to joining Zeman...
Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
Homes that are listed as fixer-uppers receive 52% more page views per property than comparable older, affordable homes, according to a data analysis report by Realtor.com. The typical fixer-upper has three bedrooms, two bathrooms and was built in 1958. These homes had...
Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
A Portland homebuyer is suing Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) for allegedly tricking him into splitting his agent’s commission with the Seattle-based brokerage. The Seattle Times is reporting the lawsuit filed with the US District Court for the Western District of Washington...
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New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
“We’re not using this as a revenue generator,” Councilwoman Odette Ramos said. Continue Reading New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
Hayhurst was most recently associate general counsel for corporate and compliance at CoStar Group Inc. Continue Reading Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
Unless citizens demand fiscal discipline and accountability, more communities across America will face the same painful reality. Continue Reading 34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
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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
Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
The greatest increases in active listings year-over-year were Denver (+54.8%), Las Vegas (+49.4%), and Tucson (+45.0%). Continue Reading Level of Newly Listed Homes Up 37.5% Month-Over-Month
Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
Andrew Bailey said the guidelines protected the nation against a wave of failed mortgages. Continue Reading Bank of England Governor Warns Against Relaxing UK Mortgage Lending Guidelines
NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
The new season offers unscripted stories following homebuyers in New York and Connecticut. Continue Reading NAR Debuts Fifth Season of ‘First-Time Buyer’ Series
Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.95% as of Jan. 30. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Just Under 7%
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
This follows four straight months of sales gains. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in December
Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act
Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives by Rep. Keith Self (R-TX). Continue Reading Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Defund the CFPB Act
Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
Alloy said it was the first developer to pursue such a program following a Local Law 97 rule issuance by the New York City Department of Buildings. Continue Reading Offsite Solar Energy Sources Procured for NYC’s First All-Electric Residential Tower
European Central Bank Enacts Fifth Rate Cut Since June
“The disinflation process is well on track,” said the ECB. Continue Reading European Central Bank Enacts Fifth Rate Cut Since June
Home Equity Level Held Steady in Q4
Rhode Island recorded the greatest year-over-year increase during the quarter. Continue Reading Home Equity Level Held Steady in Q4
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