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Lowe’s Seeks Communities to Submit Projects for ‘Bucket List’ Renovations
Submissions can be made online at Lowes.com/BucketList. Continue Reading Lowe’s Seeks Communities to Submit Projects for ‘Bucket List’ Renovations
Lowe’s Seeks Communities to Submit Projects for ‘Bucket List’ Renovations
Submissions can be made online at Lowes.com/BucketList. Continue Reading Lowe’s Seeks Communities to Submit Projects for ‘Bucket List’ Renovations
The Iowa Bears? Hawkeye State Eyes Chicago Team
Another state has taken an interest in moving the Chicago Bears out of Illinois. KTIV reports State Sen. Kerry Gruenhagen, a Republican member of the Iowa legislature, has introduced a proposal to attract the Bears by funding a new stadium for the NFL team. The Bears...
QXO Acquires Kodiak Building Partners for $2.25 Billion
The building products distributor QXO Inc. (NYSE: QXO) announced it is acquiring Kodiak Building Partners from Court Square Capital Partners for approximately $2.25 billion. According to the Greenwich, Connecticut-headquartered QXO, the purchase price comprises $2...
Connecticut Developer-Builder Suddenly Dies Shortly Before Facing Fraud Trial
A Connecticut developer and builder who was facing multiple criminal charges abruptly passed away before he was set to go to trial. William Ferrigno dies of a heart attack on Feb. 6 at the age of 73. Ferrigno operated Sunlight Construction and was a past president of...
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Kristen Stewart Buys Historic Los Angeles Theater
Stewart did not reveal the purchase price for the venue or the budget for the interior renovations. Continue Reading Kristen Stewart Buys Historic Los Angeles Theater
Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
The development marks the company’s first community in Florida’s St. Johns County. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in St. Augustine
HUD Drops Claims of Discrimination by Texas General Land Office
“President Trump is ending weaponization of the federal government against the American people,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Drops Claims of Discrimination by Texas General Land Office
New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
“Gen Z and younger Millennials are no longer relying on traditional search or financial explainers to make major life decisions,” said Tim Lucas, general manager of Three Creeks Media. Continue Reading New YouTube Channel ‘Under 30 Homebuyer’ Focuses on Young First-Time Buyers
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Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
The month’s most expensive sale was also the fourth most expensive sale of 2025. Continue Reading Florida Dominated December’s Luxury Real Estate Market
Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver nonetheless commended the White House for taking a new look at housing issues. Continue Reading Top Ranking Democrat Questions Trump’s Proposed Ban on Institutional Investors in Housing Market
Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority Advertises for New Executive Director
The contract for the current executive director, Caster Binion, expires at the end of March. Continue Reading Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority Advertises for New Executive Director
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
The $405,400 median existing home price for all housing types marked a 0.4% uptick from the $403,700 price set one year before. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
“Our preference is to use carrots, but sticks are on the table,” Pulte said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Prior to joining Inland Investments, Fries was head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group. Continue Reading Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
Al-Dahle joins Airbnb from Meta, where he was vice president and head of the Generative AI group. Continue Reading Ahmad Al-Dahle Joins Airbnb as Chief Technology Officer
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