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Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Prior to his career in real estate, he was a sports reporter for the Washington Post. Continue Reading Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Prior to his career in real estate, he was a sports reporter for the Washington Post. Continue Reading Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
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...
Bright MLS Joins Georgia and Florida Listing Services in Data Sharing Partnership
Bright MLS has joined a partnership between First MLS and the Miami Association of Realtors that enables the subscribers of the multiple listing services to search and view lists across their respective markets. In this partnership, subscribers in the three services...
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Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The property is currently being used as a law office, and pricing information is available upon request. Continue Reading John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
During the second quarter, there were 100,687 residential properties with a foreclosure filing, up 7% from the previous quarter and up 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
The state’s median sales price of $285,000 was up 2.2% month-over-month and up 4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
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NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
“Home prices remain on solid ground as reflected by the vast number of markets experiencing gains,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Nearly 90% of Metro Markets Saw Q3 Home Price Gains
New Service Offers to Help Trump-Haters Relocate to Another Country
The service provides a free 20-minute introduction call with relocation experts. Continue Reading New Service Offers to Help Trump-Haters Relocate to Another Country
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market on the Rise
The share of consumers who believed it’s a good time to buy a home increased to 20%. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market on the Rise
Blackstone Acquires Retail Opportunities Investments Corp. for $4 Billion
ROIC is a real estate investment trust with a portfolio consisting of 93 grocery-anchored retail properties. Continue Reading Blackstone Acquires Retail Opportunities Investments Corp. for $4 Billion
70,680 SF Industrial Property in New Jersey Sells for $20.9 Million
This is the second recent acquisition in Moonachie by the buyer through CBRE. Continue Reading 70,680 SF Industrial Property in New Jersey Sells for $20.9 Million
UK Prime Minister Starmer Revealed as Landlord for London Property
Starmer is renting his £2 million Camden townhouse since moving into the Prime Minister’s residence at 10 Downing Street. Continue Reading UK Prime Minister Starmer Revealed as Landlord for London Property
NY Attorney General Silent on Future of Trump Civil Fraud Case Appeal
“We did not expect this result, but we are prepared to respond to this result,” she said. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Silent on Future of Trump Civil Fraud Case Appeal
Home Sales and Listings Up in Southern Nevada
Las Vegas Realtors President Merri Perry believed the conclusion of the presidential election should reanimate the housing market. Continue Reading Home Sales and Listings Up in Southern Nevada
Wyoming Voters Approve Property Tax Amendment
The Wyoming Realtors Association’s PAC spent nearly $550,000 to rally voter support. Continue Reading Wyoming Voters Approve Property Tax Amendment
Joanne Zach Named CFO at Fathom Holdings
Zach served as Fathom’s senior vice president of finance since February 2021. Continue Reading Joanne Zach Named CFO at Fathom Holdings
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