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Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), a San Francisco-based e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, announced the appointment of Kaz Nejatian as CEO and a member of the board of directors. He replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down last...
Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
Bright MLS issued new data that found 19,909 home sales across its Mid-Atlantic service area in August, a 2.7% year-over-year decline, while a total of 21,963 new listings came onto the market last month, down 2.3% from one year earlier. By the end of August, there...
TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
A new data report from TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) has determined 13% of consumers are sharing their rent payments data with credit reporting agencies, up from 11% in 2024. However, TransUnion’s research also found the number of property managers who are aware of and...
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Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
The program will provide provides up to $18,000 in assistance for purchase, refinance, or improvement of a primary residence in qualified communities. Continue Reading Citadel Credit Union Debuts Program to Aid Philadelphia-Area Black and Hispanic Homeowners
Las Vegas CRE Executive Receives Bloodied Pig’s Head in the Mail from AI Hater
“Perhaps this person watched too much of ‘The Godfather,’” said Agrippa CEO Blake J. Owens. Continue Reading Las Vegas CRE Executive Receives Bloodied Pig’s Head in the Mail from AI Hater
NAR: Typical Agent Reported 10 Transactions in 2024
NAR’s report showed that the median gross income for realtors totaled $58,100 in 2024, up from $55,800 in 2023. Continue Reading NAR: Typical Agent Reported 10 Transactions in 2024
Mississippi Man Accused of Assaulting Realtor Tells Court He Has Parkinson’s Disease
“First of all, I can’t even think straight,” Jerry Glynn Dennis said. Continue Reading Mississippi Man Accused of Assaulting Realtor Tells Court He Has Parkinson’s Disease
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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
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
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