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South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
A new report has determined that Colorado’s housing inventory shortfall declined since its peak six years ago, but the state needs to ratchet up its residential construction to keep the shortfall from growing again. The report, issued by the office of Gov. Jared Polis...
Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Noreen Khan and her husband Christopher Mayberry pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for making false statements to loan businesses in relation to several mortgage loans they financed. Khan had been a technical manager for NASA, while a NASA contractor had...
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced the appointment of Katie Keenan as CEO and a director of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) and global head of the Core+ Real Estate business. She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was...
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California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
For the state’s condo/townhome markets, only 25% of homebuyers were able to purchase those $670,000 median-priced residences. Continue Reading California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
“We will continue to seek opportunities to invest in preserving the affordability of housing in Arizona and in other communities we and our members serve,” said Joe Amato. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Under the terms of this alliance, Mountain West will operate as Newmark Mountain West. Continue Reading Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Real Estate Coach and Author Pam O’Bryant Joins The Real Brokerage
Earlier this year, O’Bryant launched Real Estate on Purpose, a business focused on helping agents with hands-on coaching, marketing support and transaction management. Continue Reading Real Estate Coach and Author Pam O’Bryant Joins The Real Brokerage
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Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
“Market conditions varied by market segment in 2024,” said TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
“Vanderbilt knowingly traps people in risky loans in order to close the deal on selling a manufactured home,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
The complex is 92% leased to eight tenants. Continue Reading LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
He most recently served as vice president and head of commercial real estate research. Continue Reading MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
CBRE will move into the Lever House while Citadel will occupy the Tishman Building. Continue Reading CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Chris was previously an executive advisor at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Continue Reading Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3% from 2023 and 86% from 2019. Continue Reading Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
The initiative will create a structured, hands-on model tailored to rural and agricultural property appraisals. Continue Reading The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
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