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USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
The new delay pushes compliance back to March 2026. Continue Reading USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
The new delay pushes compliance back to March 2026. Continue Reading USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
Housing Starts Up in July
Single-family housing starts in July were at a rate of 939,000, according to data from the US Census Bureau. Last month’s level is 2.8% above the revised June figure of 913,000. Privately-owned housing starts in July were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42...
Plymouth Industrial REIT Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid from Sixth Street Partners
Boston-based Plymouth Industrial REIT Inc. (NYSE: PLYM) announced that it received an unsolicited, non-binding proposal from the San Francisco-headquartered global investment firm Sixth Street Partners LLC to acquire all of the outstanding shares of the company’s...
New Report Names America’s ‘Most Fun State’
Nobody wants to live in a boring environment, but are some states more fun than others? The folks at WalletHub insist that some states generate more jollity than others, hence its newly published list of 2025’s Most Fun States in America. For this ranking, WalletHub’s...
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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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Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
31% of builders cut home prices in November, with an average price reduction at 5%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Multifamily loans that finance workforce housing will be excluded from the 2025 limits. Continue Reading FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
10% of Gen Zers have delayed or decided against having a child due to housing costs. Continue Reading Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
Bill Freeman, Real Estate Investor and Developer Who Welcomed Section 8 Vouchers, Dies at 73
Bill Freeman, the Nashville-based real estate investor and developer who actively welcomed Section 8 housing vouchers at his properties, passed away at the age of 73. According to a report in The Tennessean, Freeman co-founded Freeman Webb Co., a multifamily real...
Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Taxpayers will not finance the cost overruns. Continue Reading Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
The financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed. Continue Reading Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
He most recently served as president of the Pacific Northwest region. Continue Reading Jay Crowell Named National Retail Division President at Cornerstone Home Lending
Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
The Four Points Flex brand is designed for the value-conscious consumer. Continue Reading Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Alternatives to Chicago property taxes, a mega-million condo sale loss and a proposal to bend the Manhattan skyline are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Gregory Keith will assume the responsibilities of president at Ginnie Mae. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
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