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Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
Pending home sales during July were down by 0.4% month-over-month but were up 0.7% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). On a regional basis, pending sales were down in the Northeast and Midwest from June into July, but were up in...
Median Mortgage Payments Down Slightly in July
The national median mortgage payment in July was $2,127, down from $2,172 in June, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a year-over-year basis, the sum was down $13, equal to a 0.6% decrease. The national median mortgage payment for...
Houston Astros File Lawsuit to Block Property Taxes on Stadium
The owners of the Houston Astros have filed a lawsuit seeking to exempt the team from having to pay property taxes on their stadium. The Houston Chronicle reports the Astros are trying to avoid property taxes on Daikin Park by claiming Harris County "has no authority...
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Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Last year, the average Canadian family (with an income of $114,289) paid $48,306 in total taxes. Continue Reading Report: Canadians Spend 42.3% of Income on Taxes
Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
“Your job is to manage FHFA, oversee our nation’s mortgage market, and lower costs for American families–full stop,” Warren wrote. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Blasts FHFA’s Pulte for ‘Abnormal’ Behavior
Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
Approximately 640 million acres of land are federal owned, accounting for nearly one-quarter of the nation’s landmass. Continue Reading Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
The property last changed hands in 2016 for $3.75 million. Continue Reading Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
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Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes
The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...
William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
The brokerage was founded in 1992 as Lucille Jordan Associates. Continue Reading William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
HUD said the project is designed to improve construction efficiency, ease of assembly, and sustainability. Continue Reading HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
The brothers have denied the charges leveled against them. Continue Reading The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Musk is reportedly considering the purchase of a penthouse in The Bristol, a luxury building in Palm Beach. Continue Reading Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
The initial agreement included the offloading of 413 locations to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. Continue Reading Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale
The 41-floor hotel opened in 1930 and was acquired by India’s Taj Hotels and Resorts in 2005. Continue Reading The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale
A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities
He will succeed H. Eric Bolton Jr., who will become executive chairman. Continue Reading A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
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