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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) has added Hawaii’s Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty into its network, effective Aug. 1. The conversion will bring six offices and 170 agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. The brokerage, founded and led by Myron...
Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
In a political climate dominated by division, dysfunction, and finger-pointing, something extraordinary just happened in Washington: Republicans and Democrats actually came together—and unanimously passed a housing bill that might move the needle in the right...
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
The second quarter of this year saw the debut of 45 new homebuyer assistance programs. a 2% increase from the first quarter. According to the latest Homeownership Program Index report published by Down Payment Resource (DPR), there are currently 2,554 homebuyer...
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Housing Report Finds Most At-Risk Counties in California and New Jersey
More than half (27) of the 50 least at-risk counties in the analysis were in Southern states. Continue Reading Housing Report Finds Most At-Risk Counties in California and New Jersey
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
HomeXpress will operate as a subsidiary of Chimera under the continuing leadership of President and CEO Kyle Walker. Continue Reading HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of June 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
Report: 28% of Homes Now Selling Above Asking Price
At the same time, new listings are up 5.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: 28% of Homes Now Selling Above Asking Price
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Freddie Mac Names Diana Reid as New CEO
She succeeds Michael J. DeVito, who retired earlier this year. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Names Diana Reid as New CEO
West77 Partners Expands Into Phoenix Market
The new office will handle its construction of multiple LivAway Suites extended-stay hotels in the area. Continue Reading West77 Partners Expands Into Phoenix Market
Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
The building is slated to receive $9 million in planned upgrades. Continue Reading Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
Scioto Properties Acquires 277-Property Portfolio for $80 Million
This is the company’s largest transaction. Continue Reading Scioto Properties Acquires 277-Property Portfolio for $80 Million
FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
The tool can be used in combination with the FHFA’s Public Use Database. Continue Reading FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Editor Phil Hall considers the pros and cons of covering celebrity-focused real estate stories. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product
Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better.com, said the product reduces “the traditional barriers that exist for FHA borrowers.” Continue Reading Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product
Redfin Announces Nationwide Expansion of Agent Compensation Plan
Redfin Next initially launched last January in four California markets. Continue Reading Redfin Announces Nationwide Expansion of Agent Compensation Plan
S2 Capital Acquires Denver-Area Multifamily Community
Dartmouth Woods was built in 1990 and consists of modern two- and three-story buildings. Continue Reading S2 Capital Acquires Denver-Area Multifamily Community
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