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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Here’s a radical idea on how to approach the question of affordable homeownership: let the market correct itself. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Here’s a radical idea on how to approach the question of affordable homeownership: let the market correct itself. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Existing home sales began 2026 in decline, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). During January, existing home sales were down by 8.4% month-over-month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million. On a year-over-year measurement,...
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
A total of 1.72 million mortgages secured by residential property (one to four units) were issued in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to data from ATTOM. That marked a 6% decrease from the third quarter and was mostly the same as the volume in the fourth quarter...
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
This edition of Tech Trends provides updates on digital solutions impacting diverse corners of the housing industry. Integrated Systems. RESAAS Services Inc. (TSXV: RSS) (OTCQB: RSASF), announced an integration with Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW), the AI Data Cloud company....
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Connecticut Theater Shuttered for 52 Years is Sold for $250,000
The new owner plans to renovate the space into an entertainment and music venue, with a reopening planned for 2027. Continue Reading Connecticut Theater Shuttered for 52 Years is Sold for $250,000
Kroger Taps Walmart Executive as New CEO
Foran was previously CEO of the US division of Walmart and earlier in his career he was CEO of Air New Zealand. Continue Reading Kroger Taps Walmart Executive as New CEO
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
For Sale: Abandoned Spanish Village at Discounted Price
The village consists of 10 stone houses in various states of dilapidation located in Galicia’s Costa da Morte. Continue Reading For Sale: Abandoned Spanish Village at Discounted Price
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Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered the revocation of the 2025 Recommended Land Use Values and Best Practices for farmland. Continue Reading Connecticut Freezes Property Tax Assessments on Farmland
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Cook was accused of mortgage fraud in a criminal referral made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue Reading Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
Judge David Jones said he was “satisfied” with Summit’s plan to mitigate the more than 6,500 housing code violations in Pinnacle’s portfolio. Continue Reading Judge Approves Sale of 93-Building NYC Portfolio Over Mamdani’s Objections
New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
The platform will support trading of tokenized shares fungible with traditionally issued securities as well as tokens natively issued as digital securities. Continue Reading New York Stock Exchange Develops Tokenized Securities Platform
New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
The Build Housing, Unlock Benefits and Services (HUBS) Act is from Sens. John Curtis (R-UT) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE). Continue Reading New Bipartisan Senate Bill Seeks to Fuel Housing Construction Near Transportation Hubs
2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
A third hotel, the Hilton Canopy in Minneapolis, has stopped accepting reservations but is still open for business. Continue Reading 2 Hotels in St. Paul Closed for ‘Public Safety Concerns’ Over ICE Agents as Guests
Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
“A move to Gary isn’t just about a building; it’s about building a dynasty,” said Mayor Eddie Melton. Continue Reading Gary, Indiana Offers 3 Possible Sites for New Chicago Bears Stadium
Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
The new venue will be the second of its kind in the US and the first to utilize a smaller-scale design model featuring a 6,000-seat structure. Continue Reading Sphere Entertainment to Open New Venue at Maryland’s National Harbor
Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
Homes are priced from the mid-$500,000s. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Begins Home Sales at New Jacksonville Community
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