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What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Purchase Loans Up, Refinancing Down in Latest Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage application activity was a mixed bag for the week ending Aug. 22, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.5% percent on a seasonally adjusted...
The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica
The Los Angeles-headquartered real estate brokerage The Agency has expanded to its third Central American nation with the opening of a new office in San José, Costa Rica. The Agency Costa Rica will be led by Managing Partners Clari Vega and Andrés Riggioni and will...
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Has Put Itself Up for Sale
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR), a Dallas-based real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in luxury hotels and resorts, has begun the process of putting itself up for sale. The company and its financial advisor, Robert W. Baird & Co....
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White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
The president has sent mixed signals on whether he wants to dismiss the central bank chief. Continue Reading White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $379,209 in May to $376,077 in June. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
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Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
$2.3 Million Settlement in AI-Screening Discrimination Lawsuit
The settlement resolves a 2022 class action lawsuit in Massachusetts. Continue Reading $2.3 Million Settlement in AI-Screening Discrimination Lawsuit
Cryptocurrency Purchases for Real Estate Available in South Africa
Schindlers Digital Assets is now offering cryptocurrency conversion services that adhere to South African financial regulation. Continue Reading Cryptocurrency Purchases for Real Estate Available in South Africa
California Man Pretending to be Real Estate Agent Arrested for Burglarizing Open Houses
Police located Joshua Lamont at a hotel in Walnut Creek, where he was arrested on Nov. 20. Continue Reading California Man Pretending to be Real Estate Agent Arrested for Burglarizing Open Houses
VanWest Partners Acquires Three Self-Storage Properties
All three facilities will be operated by ClearHome Self Storage, VanWest’s vertically integrated management platform. Continue Reading VanWest Partners Acquires Three Self-Storage Properties
Tampa Bay Rays Warn They May Never Move Into New Stadium
“The Rays organization is saddened and stunned by this unfortunate turn of events” said the team’s co-presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays Warn They May Never Move Into New Stadium
Chicago Mayor Cuts Property Tax Proposal While Telling Critics to ‘Grow Up’
The mayor is now presenting a $150 million proposal. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Cuts Property Tax Proposal While Telling Critics to ‘Grow Up’
Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Redfin found that women (20%) were more likely than men (13.8%) to cite a concern for safety/crime as a reason for moving. Continue Reading Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Donald Coulter Steps Down as Chief Executive at MCAN Mortgage
Board Chairman Derek Sutherland has been appointed interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. Continue Reading Donald Coulter Steps Down as Chief Executive at MCAN Mortgage
Las Vegas Police Fatally Shoot Realtor Who Called for Help During Home Invasion
Brandon Durham was shot six times in his home by Officer Alexander Bookman. Continue Reading Las Vegas Police Fatally Shoot Realtor Who Called for Help During Home Invasion
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