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New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
A trio Senate Democrats sent a letter to Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to using his position for political machinations and to focus on lowering housing costs. The senators – Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Senate...
Saudi Arabia Launches First RMBS
Saudi Arabia has moved further into the real estate finance realm with its first residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) offering. The Saudi Real Estate Refinance Company (SRC), a Public Investment Fund company, coordinated the offering. In a press statement,...
San Francisco Offers Squatters $5,000 Airbnb Gift Cards to Leave Public Housing Complex
The San Francisco Housing Authority (SFHA) has come up with a new way to evict squatters: give them $5,000 Airbnb gift cards. According to combined media reports, the SFHA has been trying for over a year to remove dozens of households without leases from the decrepit...
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Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
The senators also expressed displeasure over Pulte’s conflict of interest in this directive. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
Grant Cardone Seeks CFO for New Endeavor
“Looking for a CFO with REIT experience running a public company to take Cardone Capital public,” Cardone wrote on his X page. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Seeks CFO for New Endeavor
Canada Invests $81.5 Million into New 159-Unit Development in Toronto
The nine-story development at 3101 Bathurst Street Vivant at Bedford Park will be developed by Medallion Corporation. Continue Reading Canada Invests $81.5 Million into New 159-Unit Development in Toronto
Thompson Thrift Endows $1.4 Million Gift to Indiana State University
Thompson Thrift noted that 15% of its team are counted among ISU alumni, including co-founders and CEOs Paul Thrift and John Thompson. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Endows $1.4 Million Gift to Indiana State University
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Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Quarterly new leasing activity totaled approximately 130 msf in the fourth quarter and was down 15.7% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
The company stated that none of its agents were laid off. Continue Reading Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
“Closing any store is never easy,” said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. Continue Reading Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Nearly half of retirees said their home is the only thing allowing them to have a comfortable retirement. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
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