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NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in July were up by 7% from the previous month and were also up 6.8% year-over-year, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The trade group estimated new single-family home sales were at a seasonally...
Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
The Cleveland Browns’ effort to build a new domed stadium hit a major roadblock as the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) rejected the team’s application, stating the proposed $3.6 billion facility would be an “obstruction” to the neighboring Cleveland Hopkins...
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The Turkish government has launched a crackdown on fraudulent real estate advertising, with an initial haul of $3.36 million in fines against 1,158 real estate businesses. Turkiye Today reports the government has begun using an electronic listing verification system...
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Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
The survey also found that 84% of Americans would consider sleeping in a storage unit if they became homeless. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
“We continue to make meaningful investments to address the affordable housing crisis across Arizona, California, and Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Realtor.ca Canada is the nation’s largest multiple listings service platform. Continue Reading Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
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Maine Lawmaker Seeks Property Tax Assessment Cap for Seniors
“We’ve got to figure out a way to help [older Mainers] that’s very direct,” said State Sen. Joe Baldacci. Continue Reading Maine Lawmaker Seeks Property Tax Assessment Cap for Seniors
Paris Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals, Citing Housing Shortage
There are an estimated 25,000 apartments in Paris that are now available for unauthorized short-term rentals. Continue Reading Paris Cracks Down on Short-Term Rentals, Citing Housing Shortage
$295 Million Sale of Warsaw Unit Marks Europe’s Biggest Office Property Transaction This Year
The property was sold by the Belgian developer Ghelamco to the Swedish investment firm Eastnine AB. Continue Reading $295 Million Sale of Warsaw Unit Marks Europe’s Biggest Office Property Transaction This Year
Woman at Center of North Carolina Deed Theft Case Continuing Her Scams
A woman who gained notoriety for attempting a deed theft scam on the mansion of a dentist in Raleigh, North Carolina, has obviously not learned any lessons from her miscreant shenanigans. WRAL reported that Dawn Mangum was arrested and charged with felony last...
Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of Nov. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Stay Flat Ahead of Holiday Weekend
Diana Whitmire Named Chief Operations Officer at Diamond Residential Mortgage Corp.
Whitmire has been with DRMC since its inception in 2009. Continue Reading Diana Whitmire Named Chief Operations Officer at Diamond Residential Mortgage Corp.
Pending Home Sales Up for Third Straight Month
All four major regions experienced month-over-month gains in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up for Third Straight Month
Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 38.8% of total applications from 41% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises by 6.3%
Sterling Organization Sells Charlotte-Area Retail Center for $70 Million
The 661,156-square-foot retail center was completed in 1987 and underwent a $16 million renovation between 2012 and 2014. Continue Reading Sterling Organization Sells Charlotte-Area Retail Center for $70 Million
Lovett Industrial Breaks Ground on 27-Acre Texas Business Park
The site is located directly off State Highway 121. Continue Reading Lovett Industrial Breaks Ground on 27-Acre Texas Business Park
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