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Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Trump Offers Nominees to Run Ginnie Mae, FHA
President Trump has nominated Joseph Gormley to become president of Ginnie Mae and Frank Cassidy to become commissioner of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). Gormley has served as Ginnie Mae’s executive vice president and chief operating officer since April. He...
Mershops Acquires California Mall for $50 Million
The real estate platform Mershops has acquired the Weberstown Mall in Stockton, California, for $50 million. Built in 1966 and located within California's Central Valley, Weberstown Mall encompasses 800,000 square feet and has a tenant base that includes Barnes &...
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Homeowners in California and Hawaii are the greatest potential beneficiaries from the elimination of the capital gains tax on home sales, according to a new data report from Redfin. The new report noted that California’s the median home value is $766,896 and the...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
The typical investor paid $260,000 for a home they flipped in the first quarter and sold the property for $325,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
The new station will be based in the Los Angeles suburb of Mission Viejo. Continue Reading Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
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Unregistered Mortgage Broker Fined $33,000 by British Columbia Regulator
Charles Funaro and his companies will also be required to pay $3,500 to cover the regulator’s investigation costs. Continue Reading Unregistered Mortgage Broker Fined $33,000 by British Columbia Regulator
Portugal Allocates $2.2 Billion to Build 33,000 Homes by 2030
Rents spiked by 94% since 2015 in Lisbon while house prices soared by 186%. Continue Reading Portugal Allocates $2.2 Billion to Build 33,000 Homes by 2030
NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
NAR said the messaging was not originating from its office, but instead were coming from DomainNetworks.com. Continue Reading NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
Report: Global 3D Printing Construction Market to Reach $20.5 Billion by 2032
The Asia-Pacific region led the 3D printing construction market in 2023 with a 42% revenue share. Continue Reading Report: Global 3D Printing Construction Market to Reach $20.5 Billion by 2032
New Hotel Planned at NYC’s Rockefeller Center
The 33-story Kimpton Rockefeller Center is set to open in late 2025 on West 48th Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. Continue Reading New Hotel Planned at NYC’s Rockefeller Center
Medical Properties Trust Regains Control of Its Real Estate from Steward Health Care
Medical Properties Trust acquired Steward for $1.25 billion in 2016. Continue Reading Medical Properties Trust Regains Control of Its Real Estate from Steward Health Care
Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in conservatorship for 16 years. Continue Reading Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member
Propy also appointed former Wall Street Journal columnist Michael Casey to its board of directors. Continue Reading Blockchain Real Estate Platform Propy Names Former SEC Commissioner as Advisory Board Member
NAR Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Harassment
Sheth said she was fired in 2019 after reporting male supervisors. Continue Reading NAR Sued by Former Employee for Sexual Harassment
Two Quebec Real Estate Brokers Suspended for Bogus Offer Scheme
The brokers could face fines and the permanent suspension of their licenses. Continue Reading Two Quebec Real Estate Brokers Suspended for Bogus Offer Scheme
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