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Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Zillow Unveils 5 New Features to Improve User Friendliness
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has unveiled five new features on its platform designed to improve the user friendliness in the homebuying, selling and renting processes. The new features include the following: SkyTour: Available on eligible Zillow Showcase listings, the tool...
CertifID Raises $47.5 Million in Series C Funding
CertifID, a wire fraud protection platform serving the real estate industry, announced a $47.5 million Series C funding round led by Centana Growth Partners. The company added that Arthur Ventures, which previously led their Series A $12.5M and Series B $20M rounds,...
Report: Chicago Officials Failing to Alert Residents of Lead Risk in Drinking Water
Chicago has fallen dangerously short of meeting federal rules requiring that the city notify its residents and property owners to the risk of lead contamination in their drinking water. According to an investigation by the Chicago Sun-Times, Chicago officials were...
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Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
The Fed stated it would continue to reduce its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Leaves Rates Unchanged
Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
The median home sale price rose 4.1% year-over-year to $600,964 during the four weeks ending April 27. Continue Reading Active Listings in Washington, DC Metro Area Up 25.1% from Last Year
Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
72% of respondents said it is a bad time to buy a house and 26% say it is a good time. Continue Reading Roughly One-Third of Non-Homeowners Don’t Expect to Buy a Home in the Next Five Years
Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
Pricing ranges from the mid $300,000s to low $600,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Opens New 55+ Master-Planned Community in South Carolina
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Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Increased levels of natural disaster risks have prompted many insurers to stop doing business in Florida and California. Continue Reading Florida and California Homeowners Report Higher Level of Problems with Insurance Carriers
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 5% from one week earlier and the unadjusted index was up by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Again
Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
G6 Hospitality, which also owns the Studio 6 brand of extended-stay hotels, operates 1,400 locations across North America. Continue Reading Blackstone Seeks Buyer for Motel 6 Lodging Chain
Red Lobster Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy Filing
Red Lobster has 649 restaurants, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. Continue Reading Red Lobster Reportedly Considering Bankruptcy Filing
Powell Backpedals on Rate Cuts, Citing Stubborn Inflation
Powell insisted rates would remain at their current 23-year high “as long as needed.” Continue Reading Powell Backpedals on Rate Cuts, Citing Stubborn Inflation
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
The average loan size for new homes was $405,400 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 6.2%
British Columbia Woman Fined $626,000 for Real Estate Flipping Scam
The BCSC determined that investors lost approximately $776,000 based on White’s actions. Continue Reading British Columbia Woman Fined $626,000 for Real Estate Flipping Scam
Wharton to Offer Course on Using Data Analytics for Real Estate Investments
The half-semester course titled “REAL 3700X: Real Estate Data Analytics” begins in the spring 2025. Continue Reading Wharton to Offer Course on Using Data Analytics for Real Estate Investments
Guest Opinion: Fighting Back Against Ransomware Attacks
Far too many “digital doors” are left open for adversaries to walk through with relative ease. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Fighting Back Against Ransomware Attacks
Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
“This is the largest month-over-month drop in housing starts since the Covid lockdowns,” said economist Dr. Anthony B. Sanders. Continue Reading Housing Starts Plummet by 12.4%
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