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Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Mortgage Application Payment Levels Down in August
The national median mortgage payment applied for by loan applicants decreased to $2,100 from $2,127 in August, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). However, it was also up by $43 from one year ago, equal to a 2.1% increase. The national...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Mortgage rates inched up in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Sept. 25, up from last week when it averaged 6.26%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.08%. The...
Existing Home Sales Remain Flat
Existing home sales were mostly flat in August, dipping by a scant 0.2% from July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a year-over-year basis, sales were up by 1.8%. Regionally, month-over-month...
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California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Solar and wind projects are no longer eligible for the Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Continue Reading USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Housing Starts Up in July
However, the increase in housing starts did not spark much enthusiasm among industry experts. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in July
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Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
As of this writing, the Trump administration has not named a new CFPB director. Continue Reading Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
Report: Trump Considers Selling Two-Thirds of Federal Office Properties
Many of the buildings were built in the 1970s and have been in disrepair for decades. Continue Reading Report: Trump Considers Selling Two-Thirds of Federal Office Properties
Report: 7% Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs
Last year concluded with 196 programs offering incentives for specific groups. Continue Reading Report: 7% Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs
British Columbia to Launch Registry for Short-Term Rental Operators
Operators who sign up by Feb. 28 will receive a 50% discount on their registration fees. Continue Reading British Columbia to Launch Registry for Short-Term Rental Operators
Richmond American Homes Completes Purchase of Florida Property for New Community
The financial aspects of the site purchase were not disclosed. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes Completes Purchase of Florida Property for New Community
Building America’s Future: How Trump’s Housing Agenda Can Revitalize the American Dream
Publisher John G. Stevens forecasts what housing policy could become under the Trump administration. Continue Reading Building America’s Future: How Trump’s Housing Agenda Can Revitalize the American Dream
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The End of an Error – A Biden Administration Post-Mortem
Editor Phil Hall opines on the Biden administration’s record on housing policy. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The End of an Error – A Biden Administration Post-Mortem
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
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