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Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
President Trump is reportedly considering whether he can fire Lisa D. Cook, a Federal Reserve governor who was accused this morning of mortgage fraud by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Trump posted a message on his Truth Social website...
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The investment firms Sterling Equities, Eden Multifamily and Peakline Real Estate Funds have partnered to develop a new townhome rental community located in the Steele Creek community of South Charlotte, North Carolina. The joint venture’s Eden Steele Creek will...
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from seller impersonation fraud. The title insurance endorsements will allow new and existing homeowners to add coverage that offers post-policy...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
Denver recorded the largest recovery from the pandemic era with a 100% increase in available homes compared to 2017–2019 averages. Continue Reading Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
FBI to Move HQ to DC’s Ronald Reagan Building Complex
The FBI will take over the space that was recently occupied by the US Agency for International Development. Continue Reading FBI to Move HQ to DC’s Ronald Reagan Building Complex
Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
The newly named Fairway Home Mortgage will highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home.” Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
Hill has served as the company’s interim CFO and principal financial officer since April. Continue Reading Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
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Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
The bill passed the House of Representatives and is before the Senate. Continue Reading Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Motel 6 began operations in 1962 as the nation’s first no-frills economy motel chain. Continue Reading Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
A new plan to expand federal involvement in housing, a deed thief gets arrested, and Home Depot pays for overcharging customers are among the Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
Jeffrey James Morris was ordered to report to prison on Oct. 28. Continue Reading West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
He was previously managing director and head of real estate at Mirae Asset Securities. Continue Reading David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
Three Mile Island’s undamaged 835-megawatt Unit 1 reactor has closed in 2019 due to the costs of maintaining the facility. Continue Reading Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
Philadelphia Agrees to $1.55 Billion Arena for the 76ers
The team has sought to relocate to a new arena by 2031 when its’ lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires. Continue Reading Philadelphia Agrees to $1.55 Billion Arena for the 76ers
Maine Home Sales Amid Higher Prices and Lower Inventory
The state recorded 1,535 home sales last month, up 1.66% from the 1,150 sales in August 2023. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Amid Higher Prices and Lower Inventory
NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
NAR President Kevin Sears said the series “provides an exceptionally clear roadmap for the process of working with an agent who is a realtor.” Continue Reading NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
Baja California’s Paradero Homes Launches US Sales with Compass
Pricing on the residences will start at $2.5 million. Continue Reading Baja California’s Paradero Homes Launches US Sales with Compass
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