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Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
The 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in 2010. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
The 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in 2010. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
The homebuilder Del Webb, a PulteGroup Inc. (NYSE: PHM) brand, has broken ground on a new 55+ community in the Austin suburb of Bastrop, Texas. Del Webb Lost Pines will be located within The Colony, a master-planned community. The first phase of construction will...
Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
A historic Masonic temple in Oakland, California, is being marketed for the first time since its opening in 1927. The Scottish Rite Temple is an 85,000-square-foot building spanning four levels and multiple spaces. Based on a 1.46-acre parcel, the site features...
Georgia’s Fulton County Proposes 12.5% Property Tax Hike to Finance Jail Upgrades
The board of commissioners of Georgia’s Fulton County is proposing a 12.5% hike in property taxes to cover the costs of funding the county jail. Atlanta First News reports the proposal involved an increase in the millage rate by one point to 9.87 mills, which would be...
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Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
All 178 of its locations in New York State will shut down next month. Continue Reading Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Azibo users will gain access to TurboTenant’s platform. Continue Reading TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
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Chicago Bears Seek $1.5 Billion in Public Funds for New Stadium’s Infrastructure Needs
The Bears pledged to contribute more than $2 billion to the project—over 70% of the total stadium cost. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Seek $1.5 Billion in Public Funds for New Stadium’s Infrastructure Needs
Q1 Texas Home Sales Were Flat Despite Spike in Active Listings
The first quarter statewide median price of $330,950 was 1.6% higher than in the same period during 2023. Continue Reading Q1 Texas Home Sales Were Flat Despite Spike in Active Listings
CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
“Homeowners cannot just simply switch providers if their mortgage servicer charges them illegal junk fees,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
Study: Annual Massachusetts Outmigration Up 1,100% Over the Last Decade
Income tax, housing costs, and costs of health care were cited in the study as being the largest drivers of outmigration. Continue Reading Study: Annual Massachusetts Outmigration Up 1,100% Over the Last Decade
CVS Health Invests $19.2 Million for Colorado Affordable Housing Project
The project is currently under construction with a scheduled completion in the summer of 2025. Continue Reading CVS Health Invests $19.2 Million for Colorado Affordable Housing Project
Pedro Barata to Become Chief Executive at Habitat for Humanity Canada
Barata will replace Julia Deans, who announced her resignation last fall. Continue Reading Pedro Barata to Become Chief Executive at Habitat for Humanity Canada
Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
The Refinance Index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 3% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
Total Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Borrowing and Lending Down 47% in 2023
Depositories were the leading capital source of the sector’s mortgage debt. Continue Reading Total Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Borrowing and Lending Down 47% in 2023
Madison Group to Build Master-Planned Community in Midtown Toronto
The company did not offer a timeline on when construction is slated to begin and conclude. Continue Reading Madison Group to Build Master-Planned Community in Midtown Toronto
Trustmark National Bank Sells Insurance Subsidiary to Marsh & McLennan Agency
Trustmark stated the transaction value represents approximately 5.9 times FBBInsurance’s 2023 revenue and 28 times net income. Continue Reading Trustmark National Bank Sells Insurance Subsidiary to Marsh & McLennan Agency
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