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Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
The company said the property was created with its proprietary Quiet Building sound insulating construction. Continue Reading Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
The company said the property was created with its proprietary Quiet Building sound insulating construction. Continue Reading Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
Sara Burack, Agent on ‘Million Dollar Beach House,’ Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver
Sara Burack, a real estate agent who gained prominence through her appearance on Netflix’s 2020 series “Million Dollar Beach House,” was killed on Thursday morning by a hit-and-run driver in the Hamptons. The New York Post reports the 40-year-old Burack was found...
Jimmy Burgess Named Chief Coaching Officer at HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America, a division of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK), has named Jimmy Burgess to the newly created national role of chief coaching officer. According to the Minneapolis-based company, Burgess will lead the design and implementation of...
Pacaso Expands into the Italian Market
Pacaso, the San Francisco-headquartered marketplace for co-owned luxury vacation homes, has expanded its European presence into Italy with the addition of new homes in Florence, Milan and Rome. In a statement, the company said that it can “provide financing options...
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Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
East Baton Rouge Superintendent LaMont Cole floated the idea of renovating Westminster Elementary School into housing specifically for new educators. Continue Reading Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud, the Sun Belt loses its charm, and a tribute to a lodging sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
“We’re not going to disburse 1,483 people into the universe,” said Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $397,516 in February to $381,921 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
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Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Arrive Home President Tai Christensen said the program will “facilitate responsible homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts Earned Equity Program as Mortgage Alternative
Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
Kinexx will operate as a subsidiary of LaPhair Capital Partners, with Scott Upshaw as its new CEO. Continue Reading Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
John B. Johnson, Co-Founder and Former CEO of MortgageAmerica Inc., Dies at 84
He served on the board of directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association from 1999-2003. Continue Reading John B. Johnson, Co-Founder and Former CEO of MortgageAmerica Inc., Dies at 84
Kroger and Albertsons Propose Selling 166 More Stores to Gain Merger
The initial agreement was for the offloading of 413 locations to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons Propose Selling 166 More Stores to Gain Merger
The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale credited state and local policies with giving the top 10 a conspicuously West Coast slant. Continue Reading The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
HUD estimates approximately 10% of new FHA single-family homes constructed each year are within the 100-year floodplain. Continue Reading HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Trump Maintains $175 Million Bond, Albeit with New Conditions
“We put up cash and the number is 175,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Maintains $175 Million Bond, Albeit with New Conditions
Fashion Retailer Express Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 100 Stores
Last month, the retailer was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Continue Reading Fashion Retailer Express Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 100 Stores
Joel Sebree Resigns as CEO at California Association of Realtors
Debra Ferrier, currently CEO of CAR’s for-profit subsidiary Real Estate Business Services, will serve as interim CEO. Continue Reading Joel Sebree Resigns as CEO at California Association of Realtors
Will Forcello Named Managing Director at CBRE
Forcello was previously a senior director and has led several business units in CBRE during his 15-plus years with the company. Continue Reading Will Forcello Named Managing Director at CBRE
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