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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is opening an investigation into Bill Pulte to determine if he abused his authority as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) by ordering investigations into perceived political enemies of President Trump....
Starter Home Sales Up Nearly 5%
Starter home sales during October were up by 4.9% from one year according to a new data report from Redfin. In comparison, home sales for mid-priced (+0.7%) and high-priced (+0.8%) residences were also up from one year earlier. Among pending home sales, the starter...
Indiana School Officials Complain Property Tax Reforms Disrupting Their Operations
School officials in Indiana are pushing back at the state’s new property tax relief efforts by claiming the reforms are destabilizing their budgets to the point that employees are being laid off and services are being reduced. The Indiana Capital Chronicle reports...
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eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
The new platform at LYVVE.com includes listings from nearly 30 countries. Continue Reading eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
“The industry asked for a tool that plugs into intake and pre-funding. This is that tool,” said Jonathan Hornik, executive director of the NPLA. Continue Reading National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Ten years ago, it took Quebec buyers about three years to save for the down payment, whereas it now takes five years. Continue Reading New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
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SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
“I love the state of Nevada, and I couldn’t be happier for it to be our 14th state,” said founder Ryan Serhant. Continue Reading SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center, heated swimming pool, dog park, and EV charging. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Cardone self-identifies as following the Catholic and Scientology faiths. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
“These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts statewide for Texas taxpayers,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the author of both bills, Continue Reading Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
To date, her TikTok video amassed more than 7.8 million views. Continue Reading Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
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