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FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
New York State’s housing inventory reached 30,254 units in June, a 3.9% rise from the 29,110 homes that were available one year earlier. According to the New York State Association of Realtors, this marked the fourth consecutive month of inventory growth and the most...
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
The blockchain company ByteFederal has unveiled a pilot program in Florida that will enable the use of Bitcoin for property purchases, with settlements delivered in US dollars to sellers. Bitcoin Magazine reports the service is aimed at new construction properties and...
Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
Existing home sales during June were down 2.7% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.93 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). There was no change in sales on a year-over-year basis. On regional...
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Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
“Elliman International represents the natural progression of our legacy as America’s premier luxury real estate brokerage now becoming global,” said President and CEO Michael S. Liebowitz. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman to Expand Globally
Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
The company “believes multifamily housing offers a blend of stability, income generation, and long-term growth potential.” Continue Reading Platform Ventures Launches Multifamily Development Unit
Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Progressive is also introducing The UpPayment program, a down payment assistance program that will provide a $13,500 grant towards the purchase of a home to up to 100 qualified applicants. Continue Reading Progressive Insurance Debuts Program to Empower Prospective Homebuyers
Early 18th Century Brooklyn Farmhouse to Become Museum
The house was part of the Underground Railroad system that sheltered enslaved people fleeing from the South. Continue Reading Early 18th Century Brooklyn Farmhouse to Become Museum
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Peachtree Group Taps Vickie Callahan to Lead Hospitality Management Division
In her new role, Callahan will oversee the company’s portfolio of owned and third-party managed hotels. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Taps Vickie Callahan to Lead Hospitality Management Division
Bill Giambrone, co-founder of Platinum Home Mortgage, Dies at 60
Giambrone teamed with his brother Michael Giambrone to create Platinum Home Mortgage in 1993. Continue Reading Bill Giambrone, co-founder of Platinum Home Mortgage, Dies at 60
NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Early delinquency transition rates for mortgages increased by 0.1 percentage point. Continue Reading NY Fed: Q2 Mortgage Debt Reached $12.52 Trillion
Healing Realty Trust in 3 New Preferred Real Estate Partnership Agreements
The announcement follows HRT’s recent closing the first tranche of its $25 million Series A funding round. Continue Reading Healing Realty Trust in 3 New Preferred Real Estate Partnership Agreements
Report: Denver Needs More than 500,000 Housing Units by 2050
The report also highlighted the need for new housing to be in proximity to public transportation. Continue Reading Report: Denver Needs More than 500,000 Housing Units by 2050
Home Price Growth Continues to Cool
CoreLogic is forecasting the rate of growth to decrease by more than half of its current rate. Continue Reading Home Price Growth Continues to Cool
Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Applications for Hurricane Debby Damage
Business and individual damage applications will be accepted until Feb. 5. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Disaster Relief Fund Accepting Applications for Hurricane Debby Damage
Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Columbus, Ohio, where the median home price was $309,000, topped the new list of the “Most Popular Markets People Are Moving To.” Continue Reading Have Homebuyers Discovered Columbus?
Sales Up, Prices Down Slight in Toronto’s Housing Market
The average selling price of $1.10 million dipped by 0.9% from the July 2023 result of $1.11 million. Continue Reading Sales Up, Prices Down Slight in Toronto’s Housing Market
NYC’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Faces Return to Prison for Not Repairing Properties
Ohebshalom was previously jailed for 60 days for failing to make repairs at the same buildings. Continue Reading NYC’s ‘Worst Landlord’ Faces Return to Prison for Not Repairing Properties
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