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Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Among the property’s problems are rotting wood, cracked and failing exterior stucco, exposed structural elements, and a deteriorating roof and chimney. Continue Reading Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Among the property’s problems are rotting wood, cracked and failing exterior stucco, exposed structural elements, and a deteriorating roof and chimney. Continue Reading Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
As the year-end giving season kicks into gear, WalletHub has published this year’s edition of its Neediest Cities in America report. WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 28 key metrics – including child and adult poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, the...
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Builder confidence ended the year on an uptick, but was still deep in negative territory. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for December inched up one point to a reading of 39, well below the breakeven point of 50....
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
The total number of home sales recorded in November over Canadian MLS Systems declined 0.6% from the prior month and were down by 10.7% from November 2024, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). There were 173,000 properties listed for...
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Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
Montreal posted a 24% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts this month driven by higher multi-unit and single-detached starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 9.4%
HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
National Trust for Historic Preservation Sues to Stop Work on White House Ballroom
The Trump administration did not immediately comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading National Trust for Historic Preservation Sues to Stop Work on White House Ballroom
Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
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HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Siciliano received her broker’s license in 2001 and opened RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township, New Jersey, in 2006. Continue Reading Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
It is unclear why Bondi waited three weeks to make this announcement. Continue Reading AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
A typical flipped home in the third quarter was purchased by an investor at a national median price of $260,000 and sold at a national median of $320,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
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