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Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Seeks New Directors and C-Suite Executives
The Las Vegas-headquartered modular housing manufacturer Boxabl is now soliciting input for new members of its board of directors and executive leadership team. The company said it was focused candidates with extensive experience in operations and manufacturing scale,...
Trump Offers to Help Resolve the Stalled Commanders Stadium Project
President Donald Trump has offered to become involved in the stalled negotiations to build a new stadium for the NFL’s Washington Commanders. The Commanders currently play at FedEx Field in Maryland. The Washington Examiner reports the $3.7 billion stadium project,...
CMBS Issuance Up 35% During First Half of the Year
Issuance of private-label commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) fell by 41% to $22 billion in the second quarter from $37.55 billion in first-quarter volume. However, new data from Trepp Inc. determined the issuance during the first half of the year totaled...
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California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Compared with California, more than one-third (37%) of the nation’s households could afford to purchase a $402,300 median-priced home. Continue Reading California Housing Affordability Level Improves Slightly
Sharia-Compliant Real Estate Investment Fund to Focus on New Jersey Market
The fund was created by Apex Capital Group, a Princeton, New Jersey-based real estate investment firm. Continue Reading Sharia-Compliant Real Estate Investment Fund to Focus on New Jersey Market
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
The Prevost family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Taken Off the Market
Trump’s CFPB Director Pick Relocated to Treasury Position
Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, will continue to serve as the CFPB’s acting director. Continue Reading Trump’s CFPB Director Pick Relocated to Treasury Position
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Ex-Illinois Bank President Admits to Real Estate Fraud Schemes
Steven Cook’s sentencing hearing has been set for Sept. 19. Continue Reading Ex-Illinois Bank President Admits to Real Estate Fraud Schemes
Existing Home Sales Slip Despite Stronger Inventory
The median existing-home price for all housing types in May was $419,300, a new record high. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Slip Despite Stronger Inventory
Cityview Acquires Bay Area Multifamily Complex
Tralee Village Apartments sits above more than 30,000 square feet of curated ground-floor retail. Continue Reading Cityview Acquires Bay Area Multifamily Complex
Nesto Acquires CMLS Group, Creating Canada’s Largest Tech-Enabled Lender
The companies said all CMLS Group executives and employees will transition to the combined entity. Continue Reading Nesto Acquires CMLS Group, Creating Canada’s Largest Tech-Enabled Lender
loanDepot Chief Executive Frank Martell Joins Board of Directors at SmartRent
Martell will serve on the board’s audit and nominating and corporate governance committees. Continue Reading loanDepot Chief Executive Frank Martell Joins Board of Directors at SmartRent
NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins Named Investor and Partner in Roots Real Estate Fund
Wilkins will share his likeness in videos and at curated gatherings to introduce Roots’ “Live In It Like You Own It” program. Continue Reading NBA Legend Dominique Wilkins Named Investor and Partner in Roots Real Estate Fund
Harvard Study: New Construction Barely Addresses Housing Affordability Challenges
The report cited new record highs for home prices during early 2024. Continue Reading Harvard Study: New Construction Barely Addresses Housing Affordability Challenges
Tech Trends: The Latest Offerings in Real Estate Tech
This week’s Tech Trends considers the latest developments on the digital side of the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: The Latest Offerings in Real Estate Tech
Healing Realty Trust Raises $25M in Series A Funding Round
The company said the funding will be used to acquire three operating healthcare facilities. Continue Reading Healing Realty Trust Raises $25M in Series A Funding Round
Wisconsin Home Sales Up by 11%
Also on the rise was the median price – $315,500 in May, up 6.9% from $295,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up by 11%
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