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Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
Bowlen succeeds Karen Hamilton, who has retired after an 18-year tenure with the company. Continue Reading Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
Bowlen succeeds Karen Hamilton, who has retired after an 18-year tenure with the company. Continue Reading Julie Bowlen Named Chief Operating Officer at Yes Communities
Trump Suspends Leases on 5 Offshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration has suspended the leases on five offshore wind projects, citing alleged national security concerns. According to combined media reports, the projects are Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind and Empire...
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
A total of 9,200 homes were sold in Pennsylvania during November, a roughly 2% decline from the 9,380 sales recorded one year ago. On a month-over-month measurement, sales dropped 17% from October’s total 11,174 transactions. According to the Pennsylvania Association...
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
The Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) announced a $225 million investment in a New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) bond issuance designed to create, rehabilitate, or preserve 6,320 units of affordable housing across an array of HDC’s housing...
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Von Maur Department Stores to Open First New Jersey Location
The three-level, approximately 164,000 square foot Von Maur location expects to employ approximately 150 full-time and part-time associates. Continue Reading Von Maur Department Stores to Open First New Jersey Location
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
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Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Blackstone has been selling off the properties in a series of one-off transactions. Continue Reading Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
On an annual measurement, rent growth slowed to 0.8%. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
Neil was previously CEO at the online marketplace Kijiji Canada. Continue Reading Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
$21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
The property at 51 East Bay Street encompasses four structures totaling over 15,700 square feet. Continue Reading $21.5 Million Sale of Charleston Mansion Breaks City Record
Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
In addition to World Cup Plaza, Whitestone also owns four other shopping centers nearby. Continue Reading Whitestone REIT Acquires 90,000 SF Dallas-Area Shopping Plaza
Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
“We have to be very careful about how anything is perceived,” Dimon said. Continue Reading Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Berkshire Hathaway added that Buffett “has rarely commented publicly since Berkshire’s shareholder’s meeting last May.” Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
But confidence levels are still in negative territory. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
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