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31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool
Starlight Investments, the Toronto-headquartered real estate investment and asset management firm, announced the grand opening of Lighthaus, a 31-story build-to‑rent (BTR) community in Liverpool, England. Lighthaus features 278 units consisting of studio, one-, two‑,...
31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool
The property is located within Princes Dock and is Liverpool Waters, a $6.6 billion multidecade regeneration initiative. Continue Reading 31-Story Build-to-Rent Community Opens in Liverpool
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
The Las Vegas-headquartered modular housing manufacturer Boxabl Inc. announced it has obtained a license from the State of California designating it as a "Commercial Modular Manufacturer." According to the company, the license enables Boxabl to manufacture and deploy...
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Ahead of the Christmas holiday break, fewer prospective homebuyers were filling out mortgage applications, according to from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the week ending Dec. 19. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application...
Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
The global investment firm KKR has partnered with the Asia-based alternative investment firm PAG to acquire Sapporo Real Estate Co. Ltd. from the Japanese corporation Sapporo Holdings Ltd. in a deal valued at $3 billion. According to the companies, the acquisition...
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Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Matthew Neet waived indictment and agreed to proceed by criminal information on Dec. 19. Continue Reading Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
The state treasurer’s office was scheduled to begin to transfer of $1.7 billion from the unclaimed funds account on New Year’s Day into a new grant program for sports and cultural facilities that was created to accommodate the Browns. Continue Reading Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
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Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes this initiative. Continue Reading Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
The rate increase is lower than the insurer’s request for a 21.8% hike. Continue Reading California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) put forth the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
The Las Vegas-headquartered Boxabl will begin the process to obtain modular certification in Colorado. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
Vancouver housing prices soared 179% while Gregor Robertson was mayor. Continue Reading Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Editor Phil Hall questions if taxpayers should be financing new privately-owned stadium projects. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
The Austin-based Movoto bills itself as the largest privately-owned residential real estate search website. Continue Reading Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
Homes sold for a statewide median price of $263,000 in April, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 12%