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Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
New Fund Offers Grants to Commercial Developers Along Atlanta’s Beltline Corridor
Atlanta Beltline Inc. has rolled out the Local Developer Incentive Fund, a new pilot program that provides direct capital to small, local developers completing commercial development projects along the city’s Beltline corridor. The new initiative offers grants ranging...
Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Commissioners Over Property Taxes
A Florida resident is free on bail after being arrested for threatening to shoot city officials if they increased property taxes. The Daytona Beach News-Journal reports Rodd Westpfahl was charged with written threats to kill or do bodily injury when he made a most on...
Southern Nevada Real Estate Brokerages Announce Merger
Two prominent real estate brokerages serving Southern Nevada, GK Properties and Signature Real Estate Group, have announced a strategic merger. The Las Vegas Journal-Review reports the combined company will operate under the Signature name after Oct. 8. George...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
Approximately 12,000 SFBFRs were started, down from 25,000 starts in the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
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Simon Property Group to Develop Luxury Shopping Center in Nashville Area
Construction is slated to start in 2026, and Simon is collaborating on this project with Nashville-based Adventurous Journeys. Continue Reading Simon Property Group to Develop Luxury Shopping Center in Nashville Area
Downtown Seattle Median Rent Up for First Time in 17 Months
Seattle’s median rent seesawed over the past five years, climbing to nearly $2,500 before the 2020 pandemic and falling to $1,399 in February 2021. Continue Reading Downtown Seattle Median Rent Up for First Time in 17 Months
Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
“In Canada, past cuts to interest rates have started to boost the economy,” said the central bank in a statement. Continue Reading Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
Australia’s Top Ranked Listing Invites Buyers to ‘Renovate or Detonate’
The derelict residence has a listing price at above $699,000. Continue Reading Australia’s Top Ranked Listing Invites Buyers to ‘Renovate or Detonate’
Judge Blocks Trump Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs
A coalition of 23 Democratic state attorneys general said they planned to file a lawsuit to stop the funding freeze. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Trump Temporary Pause on Federal Grant and Loan Programs
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The Refinance Index was down by 7% from the previous week and was 5% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Free Fraud Alerts Now Available for Florida Property Owners
Alerts can be received by phone call, text message or email. Continue Reading Free Fraud Alerts Now Available for Florida Property Owners
Start-Up Brokerage Andrijana Realty Group Debuts in Edmonton
The brokerage specializes in new construction homes and select new construction commercial projects. Continue Reading Start-Up Brokerage Andrijana Realty Group Debuts in Edmonton
Bradley Paulsen to Become President of Floor & Decor Holdings
Paulsen currently serves as CEO, North America for Rentokil Initial plc, a pest control and hygiene and wellbeing services provider. Continue Reading Bradley Paulsen to Become President of Floor & Decor Holdings
California Attorney General Charges Second Real Estate Agent with Price Gouging Wildfires Victims
Lar Sevan Chouljian of Team Rock Properties denied the charges. Continue Reading California Attorney General Charges Second Real Estate Agent with Price Gouging Wildfires Victims
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