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What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Report: Bessent Curses and Threatens Pulte During DC Private Party
A rare internecine conflict between Trump administration officials erupted into an expletive-laced threats of violence by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent against Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte during a private party in Washington, DC. According to...
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...
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UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
“UBS has resolved another of Credit Suisse’s legacy issues,” said the Swiss bank. Continue Reading UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
“We have over 90% market share in all these other markets that have nothing to do with the government,” Will Lansing said. Continue Reading FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
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Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Operation Homefront
Since 2008, Operation Homefront has provided over 7,000 months of housing to more than 760 families, saving them nearly $8.5 million in rent and utilities. Continue Reading Coca-Cola Foundation Awards $200,000 Grant to Operation Homefront
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Buck Doesn’t Stop Here
Editor Phil Hall considers why Gov. Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass are not taking responsibility for a lack of preparedness over the Los Angeles fires. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Buck Doesn’t Stop Here
Texas Luxury Housing Market Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
While only 4% of all homes sold in Texas were million-dollar homes, those properties accounted for 15.7% of all residential sales dollar volume in the state. Continue Reading Texas Luxury Housing Market Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Report: The Worst Housing Market for Growth Is…
Among the states, Florida was home to the most housing markets with the worst growth activity. Continue Reading Report: The Worst Housing Market for Growth Is…
North Carolina Realtor Arrested in Triple Murder Case
There was no known relationship between David Lever and the victims. Continue Reading North Carolina Realtor Arrested in Triple Murder Case
Report: Bill Ackman Proposes Merger with Howard Hughes Holdings
The company did not immediately respond to Ackman’s proposal. Continue Reading Report: Bill Ackman Proposes Merger with Howard Hughes Holdings
Sagard Real Estate Acquires Denver-Area Multifamily Community
The real estate investment firm Sagard Real Estate, formerly EverWest Real Estate Investors, has acquired Alta Green Mountain, a Class A multifamily community located in Colorado’s West Denver submarket. Built in 2020, Alta Green Mountain features 260 luxury units...
Supreme Court Declines to Hear NAR’s Attempt to Stop DOJ’s Restart of Investigation
It is unclear if the incoming Trump administration will drop the DOJ’s case against NAR. Continue Reading Supreme Court Declines to Hear NAR’s Attempt to Stop DOJ’s Restart of Investigation
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Fires Rises to 24
Rental housing prices have already spiked in the wake of the fires. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Fires Rises to 24
Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in 3-Year Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Kimberly Johnson is scheduled to be sentenced on April 11. Continue Reading Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in 3-Year Mortgage Fraud Scheme
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