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HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
More than two-thirds (68%) of households in the European Union (EU) owned their home, according to new data from Eurostat, with the remaining 32% living in rented housing. According to an analysis of 2024 data, Romania had the highest homeownership population, with...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for November
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) declined by 20 basis points in November to 7.26%, after climbing 23 basis points in October, according to new data from Trepp Inc. Year-over-year, the overall US CMBS delinquency rate is up 86 basis...
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
More than 60% of the 17,924 homes sold across New York City during the first half of the year were acquired by all-cash buyers. The Gothamist reports that among the city's five boroughs, Queens had the highest total number of all-cash sales with 4,132 out of roughly...
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Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
The property, which is dubbed “Fountainhead,” was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980. Continue Reading Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
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FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Public input can be submitted through the agency’s website by Nov. 5. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Rite Aid Assets
CVS is now operating 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. Continue Reading CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Rite Aid Assets
Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
The department did not make an official announcement of the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Under Texas law, only veterans with a 100% VA disability rating can receive a full exemption from property taxes. Continue Reading Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Only 36% believed they had the financial wherewithal for that responsibility. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
County appraisers estimate the parcel is worth more than $67 million. Continue Reading Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
The company is currently running a pilot program in New York City. Continue Reading Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
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