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Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
The new office is the company’s third location, joining its Edmonton headquarters that opened in 2006 and a Calgary office that opened in 2023. Continue Reading Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
The new office is the company’s third location, joining its Edmonton headquarters that opened in 2006 and a Calgary office that opened in 2023. Continue Reading Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
Connecticut Cities Increase Fines Against Landlords with Blighted Properties
A pair of Connecticut cities are taking a tougher new approach to fighting neighborhood blight by upping fines against the owners of the rundown properties. WFSB reports the City of New Haven announced a new plan that increases the fine for a blighted property from...
Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
A new contest is underway with a $1.8 million property in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the grand prize – and the winner of this competition will be judged solely on their literary skills. The new "Write Your Way Home" Contest challenges entrants to submit a 250- to...
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
Home sales across Canada during July were up 3.8% month-over-month and up 6.6% year-over-year, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems rose by 3.8% from June to July. However, the...
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City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Pricing begins in the $500,000s. Continue Reading City Ventures Debuts New LA-Area Townhome Community
Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
The fund invested $61 million of equity in these transactions. Continue Reading Kennedy Wilson Acquires 2 Apartment Communities for $166 Million
Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Blackstone has acquired $20 billion of CRE loan portfolios in the last 24 months. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2 Billion for CRE Loans from Atlantic Union
Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
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Social Media Influencer Indicted on 15 Counts Related to Real Estate Investment Fraud
Theodore Miller called himself “The Wolf of West Virginia.” Continue Reading Social Media Influencer Indicted on 15 Counts Related to Real Estate Investment Fraud
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
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