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Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
The GoFundMe campaign is titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” and raised just under $20,000 since its launch on Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
The GoFundMe campaign is titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” and raised just under $20,000 since its launch on Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
California home sales reached a three-year high, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 287,940 last month, up by 1.9% from the 282,590 sales in...
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Google (NASDAG: GOOG, GOOGL) is quietly running a pilot test that puts residential listings directly into its search results. The company’s endeavor was uncovered by real estate tech consultant and blogger Mike Delprete, who noted the listings include “full property...
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago that has been in a state of dilapidation faces an uncertain future after its ownership was transferred to a mortgage company following a failed foreclosure auction. Artnet.com reports the Prairie style Walser House...
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Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
Elite International Realty Launches Retail-Focused Division
Retail by Elite will support retailers from the early development stages through commercial negotiations, leasing, design, construction, and ongoing operational milestones. Continue Reading Elite International Realty Launches Retail-Focused Division
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Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
The median existing home price for all housing types was $415,200, up 2.1% from the $406,700 recorded one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 1.5% in September
Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.19% as of Oct. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Falling Again
Florida City Gives Preliminary Approval to 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The stadium will anchor the proposed mixed-use Walton & One development, formerly known as City Center. Continue Reading Florida City Gives Preliminary Approval to 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
At the other end of the spectrum, about 2.8% of mortgaged residential properties were considered seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: 46.1% of Mortgaged Homes Were Equity-Rich During Q3
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The median home price continued to hold steady at $299,900. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
ENRG Realty Begins Operations in Hawaii
Maui-based Gina Duncan was named the company’s designated broker for Hawaii. Continue Reading ENRG Realty Begins Operations in Hawaii
Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
This is the company’s fifth Middle East market, joining the operations in Dubai, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
The statewide median sales price continued in September was $420,000, a mild $800 increase from one year earlier. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the Salt Lake County Government Center on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. Continue Reading 20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
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