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Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did the Real Estate Industry Help a Socialist Running for NYC Mayor?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In case you haven’t heard, voters in yesterday’s Democratic Party primary in New York City have overwhelmingly selected a self-described Democratic Socialist to become their next mayor. With roughly 90% of the ballots being counted, Zohran Mamdani...
HUD to Move HQ to Virginia, Displacing National Science Foundation
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the relocation of its headquarters out of Washington, DC, to Alexandria, Virginia, into the headquarters of the National Science Foundation (NSF), which has not been assigned a new location. HUD...
FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has opened the door to enable the use of cryptocurrency in the mortgage market. Posting on his X account, Pulte announced, “After significant studying, and in keeping with President Trump’s vision to make the...
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Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
The median sales price last month was $435,000, which was nearly $8,000 (1.8%) higher than in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
He replaced Robert Thornburgh, who stepped down to become regional president of the Southwest Region at Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Badly-Run Cities
“Eighty cents extra a day, folks can afford it,” said Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow about her city’s massive tax hike. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Badly-Run Cities
Pretium’s ‘First Look Home’ Program Seeks to Expand Affordable Homeownership
“Community engagement at a local level is an ongoing priority throughout the Pretium ecosystem,” said Josh Pristaw, Pretium’s head of real estate. Continue Reading Pretium’s ‘First Look Home’ Program Seeks to Expand Affordable Homeownership
Bluerock Value Exchange Debuts New Industrial Portfolio
DIP III is seeking to raise approximately $41 million from accredited investors. Continue Reading Bluerock Value Exchange Debuts New Industrial Portfolio
Former Morgan Stanley Global Chairman Joins CBRE Board
Guy A. Metcalfe was a managing director and member of Morgan Stanley’s investment banking executive committee. Continue Reading Former Morgan Stanley Global Chairman Joins CBRE Board
Mercedes-Benz Unveils First U.S. Branded Residential Project
Mercedes-Benz Places, a 67-story mixed-use residential project in Miami. Continue Reading Mercedes-Benz Unveils First U.S. Branded Residential Project
HUD Awards Nearly $4 Million for Research on Office Property-to-Residential Conversions
HUD’s Solomon Greene said the research will “fill critical knowledge gaps, test pilots and new innovations, and share best practices in each of the areas.” Continue Reading HUD Awards Nearly $4 Million for Research on Office Property-to-Residential Conversions
Lessee of Former Trump Hotel in DC Defaults on Loan
CGI CEO Raoul Thomas said he is in talks to receive up to $100 million in new financing for the property. Continue Reading Lessee of Former Trump Hotel in DC Defaults on Loan
Pineapple Financial Offers AI-Generated Websites for Canadian Mortgage Brokers
“Maui improves a broker’s visibility online, all while adhering to provincial regulations,” said President and COO Kendall Marin. Continue Reading Pineapple Financial Offers AI-Generated Websites for Canadian Mortgage Brokers
Global Bathroom Sink Market Predicted to Reach $2.14 Billion by 2027
“Emerging economies are expected to witness high growth in the residential construction sector,” the forecast said. Continue Reading Global Bathroom Sink Market Predicted to Reach $2.14 Billion by 2027
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 19-23
An upstart trade group’s PR coup, an iconic theater saved by Hollywood’s A-list and an unwanted honor for New Jersey are among this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 19-23
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