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Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast, Midwest and South but declined in the West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast, Midwest and South but declined in the West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
Pennsylvania Housing Inventory Hits 3-Year High
The number of Pennsylvania homes on the market reached a three-year high in July, with 42,270 seeking buyers, a 9.5% year-over-year spike. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR), July’s listings were also up 1.5% from June. But despite...
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mortgage rates held steady in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21, unchanged from last week. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.46%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Ben Sizemore Named Chief Information Officer at Land Gorilla
Land Gorilla, a construction loan management software platform headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, announced the appointment of Ben Sizemore as chief information officer. Sizemore previously served as chief technology officer at Bayview Loans and Lakeview...
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CMBS Issuance Up 35% During First Half of the Year
Trepp reported that Wells Fargo Securities was the most active bookrunner during this period, with 14.53 deals totaling $10.73 billion. Continue Reading CMBS Issuance Up 35% During First Half of the Year
Gannett in Partnership to Bring Real Estate Listings Across USA Today Network
Later this summer, USA Today will also launch “Homes Across America,” a photo gallery spotlighting homes across the country in a mix of styles and price ranges. Continue Reading Gannett in Partnership to Bring Real Estate Listings Across USA Today Network
Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
“Millions of homeowners face the stress of having to sell before buying—or risk losing out on their dream home,” said James Stillo, president and CEO of Skydan Group. Continue Reading Skydan Equity Partners Debuts ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
Florida Realtors Kicks Off Annual ‘Clean Up Florida Waters’ Initiative
In 2024, 141 events were held as part of the Clean Up Florida Waters effort. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Kicks Off Annual ‘Clean Up Florida Waters’ Initiative
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Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike
The tenants union is also targeting the FHFA and Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Two Kansas City Apartment Complexes Declare a Rent Strike
Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Harold Doyle was a tax preparer for the identity theft victim. Continue Reading Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025
New single-family building permits in Kansas are expected to rise by 5% this year to 5,175 units. Continue Reading Kansas Home Sales and Prices Forecast to Rise in 2025
Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages
Franklin Credit will make a monetary payment of $300,000 to the state Continue Reading Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages
San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex
The complex is expected to include approximately 372 residential units with a range of affordability levels. Continue Reading San Francisco DMV Field Office to Become Apartment Complex
Historic Brooklyn Bank Building Could Become a Cannabis Store
The Greenpoint Savings Bank building opened in 1906. Continue Reading Historic Brooklyn Bank Building Could Become a Cannabis Store
Mississippi University Eyes Vacant Hotel to Solve Student Housing Shortage
Jackson State’s current student housing only has about 2,000 available beds, but the school has roughly 4,900 undergraduates. Continue Reading Mississippi University Eyes Vacant Hotel to Solve Student Housing Shortage
Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million
The home includes 1,500 square feet of outdoor decks with ocean views from every room. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Malibu Property, Listed at $57 Million, Sells for $21 Million
Competition Bureau Begins Probe into Canadian Real Estate Association
CREA Chairman James Mabey said the organization’s “rules and policies are both pro-competitive and pro-consumer.” Continue Reading Competition Bureau Begins Probe into Canadian Real Estate Association
New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units
Azora Advenir is expected to deploy more than $3 billion over the next five years. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Create Thousands of Rental Housing Units
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