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Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
This is the company’s fifth Middle East market, joining the operations in Dubai, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
This is the company’s fifth Middle East market, joining the operations in Dubai, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
Builder sentiment sank this month to its lowest reading since December 2022 and its third lowest since 2012. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI), builder confidence in the market for newly built...
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in May was down by 4.5% compared to one year ago, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month basis, applications decreased by 9%. MBA estimated that new single-family home sales...
Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
The seasonally adjusted annual rate for housing starts in Canada was down by a scant 0.2% in May, with 279,510 units compared to the 280,181 units in April. According to data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), actual housing starts were up 9%...
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Habitat for Humanity Canada Issues Report on its Economic Impact
Habitat for Humanity Canada invested approximately $306 million in building and renovating homes from 2019 to 2023. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity Canada Issues Report on its Economic Impact
Canadian Home Sales Down in March
CREA is forecasting 482,673 residential properties to trade hands via Canadian MLS Systems this year. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Down in March
Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Security Properties now owns 29 assets totaling more than 6,500 units in the Greater Seattle area. Continue Reading Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Placemakr Salt Lake City at Brix will offer 100 studio, one, and two-bedroom units available for residential leasing and 45 fully furnished hospitality units. Continue Reading Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
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Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
MBA’s Joel Kan noted the credit supply “remains low at nearly 7% below a year ago.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Up in March
Boston Mayor Proposes Commercial Property Tax Hike to Plug Budget Shortfall
A recent data analysis determined the city risks losing more than $1 billion in tax revenue over the next five years. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Proposes Commercial Property Tax Hike to Plug Budget Shortfall
Lamacchia Realty Acquires Sears Real Estate
Lamacchia Realty is expanding its presence across Massachusetts with the acquisition of Springfield-based Sears Real Estate. Lamacchia Realty plans to continue to use the Sears Real Estate name along with Lamacchia Realty for at least a year during the branding...
HUD Accuses Luxury Condo Complex in Puerto Rico of Lacking Proper Accessibility
“It is unacceptable to deny residents equal use and enjoyment of their homes because of their disability,” said HUD’s Demetria L. McCain. Continue Reading HUD Accuses Luxury Condo Complex in Puerto Rico of Lacking Proper Accessibility
Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
The platform combines insights from more than 10 petabytes of proprietary data and 50 million annual call transcripts with deep learning and generative AI systems. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Unveils AI-Driven Rocket Logic Platform
Welker Properties Launches Investor Vehicle for Off-Market Homes
Prophet Homes plans to expand across Texas and the Sunbelt states later in 2024. Continue Reading Welker Properties Launches Investor Vehicle for Off-Market Homes
MOD Pizza Denies California Restaurant Closings Were Tied to Minimum Wage Hike
The Seattle-headquartered company still has 53 locations across California. Continue Reading MOD Pizza Denies California Restaurant Closings Were Tied to Minimum Wage Hike
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Should Biden Erase Mortgage Debt Along with Student Loan Debt?
When you have a strong economy where people have extra dollars in their pockets, you don’t need political stunts of reducing or removing debt. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Should Biden Erase Mortgage Debt Along with Student Loan Debt?
The Real Brokerage in $9.25 Million Settlement of Commissions Lawsuit
The settlement does not require an admission of wrongdoing by the company. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage in $9.25 Million Settlement of Commissions Lawsuit
San Francisco Proposal Would Require a Six-Month Notice Before Grocery Stores Can Close
A similar proposal was vetoed in 1984 by then-Mayor Diane Feinstein. Continue Reading San Francisco Proposal Would Require a Six-Month Notice Before Grocery Stores Can Close
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