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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
Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
A former bishop in the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church (AME Zion) pleaded guilty to multiple fraud charges in federal court in connection with a scheme to obtain control of church properties in California. According to court documents and the plea agreement,...
White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
The Trump administration is demanding access to the ongoing renovation project at the Federal Reserve’s headquarters as part of its ongoing campaign against the central bank’s chairman, Jerome Powell. The New York Times reports Russell T. Vought, the director of the...
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 8.5% year-over-year in June, although applications were also down 4% from May. According to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association, new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally adjusted annual...
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Report: Anywhere Real Estate Makes Bid to Acquire Douglas Elliman
Neither company has publicly commented on the report. Continue Reading Report: Anywhere Real Estate Makes Bid to Acquire Douglas Elliman
British Columbia Realtor Fined for Loan to Clients to Buy Property He Was Selling
Pardeep Singh Sandhu loaned $55,000 to prospective buyers to help them secure a mortgage for a residence in Abbotsford. Continue Reading British Columbia Realtor Fined for Loan to Clients to Buy Property He Was Selling
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 19-23
An unholy misuse of eminent domain, a ritzy Los Angeles mansion with a significant stigma, and a Maine broker running for governor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 19-23
New Home Sales Surged in April
The median sales price of new houses sold in April was $407,200. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surged in April
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 15-19
A presidential plea for rent control, California realtors under a Justice Department magnifying glass and an unlikely viral video hit are among the week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 15-19
Active Listings in Texas Up 41% From Last Year
The statewide median price of $345,000 was only 0.6% higher than during the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Active Listings in Texas Up 41% From Last Year
Pennsylvania Home Prices Continue to Rise
Sales were on the downswing with 11,010 transactions in June, Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Prices Continue to Rise
Real Estate Investor Sentiment Up 16%
Elevated insurance costs and squatters were among the main problems facing investors. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentiment Up 16%
Report: Realtors Complain of ‘Stagnated’ Market in Hometown of Trump Shooter
The realtors are optimistic the market will return to normal when the national focus on the shooting starts to fade. Continue Reading Report: Realtors Complain of ‘Stagnated’ Market in Hometown of Trump Shooter
Lucid Capital Markets Establishes REIT Equity Research Group
Lucid Capital Markets LLC, a New York City-based broker dealer and investment bank, has launched its REIT Equity Research Franchise with the hiring of Craig Kucera as managing director. In his new role, Kucera will have coverage responsibilities across the real estate...
MBA: Slower Pace on Applications for New Home Purchase Applications
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $400,150 in May to $399,879 in June. Continue Reading MBA: Slower Pace on Applications for New Home Purchase Applications
Apple Teams with Nonprofits on Fund to Create Bay Area Affordable Housing
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has partnered with three nonprofits – San Francisco Housing Accelerator Fund, Sobrato Philanthropies, and Destination: Home – to launch the new Bay Area Housing Innovation Fund with the goal of originating targeted loans to advance affordable...
RBC Retrofits Canadian Branch Network to Reduce Carbon Emissions
RBC stated that nearly 40% of its operational carbon emissions stem from its retail locations across Canada. Continue Reading RBC Retrofits Canadian Branch Network to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Natalie Cheney Named CEO at House Analytics
Co-founder and former CEO Charlie Matthews will become chief growth officer. Continue Reading Natalie Cheney Named CEO at House Analytics
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