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Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
20 locations are either currently open or will soon open on a seasonal basis at malls in 17 states. Continue Reading Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
20 locations are either currently open or will soon open on a seasonal basis at malls in 17 states. Continue Reading Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
Bethenny Frankel Sells Connecticut Estate for $7.83 Million
Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel has sold her historic Connecticut estate in an off-market $7.83 million transaction. Architectural Digest reports Frankel acquired the three-acre property in the swanky New York City suburb of Greenwich in 2021 for $4.25 million. The...
ALTA Taps Chris Morton as New CEO
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) announced the appointment of Chris Morton as its new CEO. He succeeds Diane Tomb, who stepped down after serving six years in the leadership role. Morton previously served as ALTA's senior vice president of public affairs and...
Affordable Housing Activists Plan March Through Toronto
A coalition of affordable housing, tenants’ rights and anti-poverty activist groups is planning to hold a march through downtown Toronto on June 14 to protest what they describe as a housing crisis created by “corporate greed and government inaction.” In a press...
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Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
The new platform will roll out to existing Luxury Presence customers over the next three weeks. Continue Reading Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Paquin is a broker and co-owner of the Via Capitale Partenaires brokerage. Continue Reading Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median down payments Continue Reading Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
Attacks on realtors by the Wall Street Journal and President Biden plus some unusual HUD endeavors top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 18-22
Trump Vows Supreme Court Challenge to Prevent Seizure of His Properties
Trump stated that “they can’t take away your property before you’ve had a chance to appeal.” Continue Reading Trump Vows Supreme Court Challenge to Prevent Seizure of His Properties
State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
The California Department of Insurance reacted to the news by raising concern about State Farm’s financial health. Continue Reading State Farm to Drop 72,000 Property Insurance Policies in California
Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
HomeServices of America is the only major brokerage that has yet to announce a settlement. Continue Reading Compass in $57.5 Million Settlement Over Commission Charges
Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
“We’re making sure squatters can’t take advantage of the law, that’s all we’re doing,” said Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz. Continue Reading Bill Introduced to Remove Squatter Rights in New York
Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
The BAP designation requires an eight-hour live online course. Continue Reading Kaplan Launches Buyer Agency Professional Designation
Home Prices and Sales Up in Pennsylvania
February’s home sales totaled 6,934, up from January’s 6,790 sales and roughly the same from February 2023. Continue Reading Home Prices and Sales Up in Pennsylvania
Crow Holdings Acquires 46-Property Manufactured Housing Portfolio
The portfolio’s properties are spread across Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Montana and Ohio. Continue Reading Crow Holdings Acquires 46-Property Manufactured Housing Portfolio
University of Rochester Creates New Position to Oversee Real Estate Portfolio
Andrea Tompkins Wright is the new associate vice president for real estate, portfolio management, and planning. Continue Reading University of Rochester Creates New Position to Oversee Real Estate Portfolio
Tim Birkmeier Steps Down as Rocket Mortgage President
The company did not announce a successor. Continue Reading Tim Birkmeier Steps Down as Rocket Mortgage President
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