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Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
The median existing home price in November was $409,200 for all housing types, up 1.2% from one year ago ($404,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
The median existing home price in November was $409,200 for all housing types, up 1.2% from one year ago ($404,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Inched Up 0.5% in November
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Mortgage credit availability was on the rise during November, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MCAI rose by 0.7% to 107.5 in November; the index was benchmarked to 100 in March 2012. The...
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) announced that Southern California real estate leader Freeman Wang and his 50-agent team have joined Real through Harvest Realty, which operates under Real’s Private Label program. Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425...
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
The growing national movement for property tax reforms is spreading to North Carolina, where a new state legislative committee has been formed to formulate strategies to alleviate the burden on homeowners. Carolina Journal reports North Carolina House Speaker Destin...
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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
Newmark Group Inc. served as exclusive advisor to Scholastic Corporation on both sale-leaseback transactions Continue Reading Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
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Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
“I have been leading discussions with Howard University,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. Continue Reading Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
The property tax savings are complemented by the State of Wisconsin’s sales tax exemption on the construction of qualified data centers. Continue Reading Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
The stadium will be powered entirely on solar and wind energy. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
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
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
“This transaction is a testament to the high-quality portfolio that Sotherly has built over the past 20-plus years,” said David Folsom, Sotherly’s CEO. Continue Reading Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
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