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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
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
Warren Buffett to Retire as Berkshire Hathaway’s Chief Executive at Year’s End
Warren Buffett announced that he will retire as chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK) at the end of the year. The Wall Street Journal reports the 94-year-old made the surprise announcement at the close of the company’s annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska....
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 28-May 2
The too-high cost for homebuying, the effects of plumbing mishaps on household budgets, and an XL-sized lease in New York City’s office market. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of April 28-May 2. Miss: A Dent to...
Social Media Influencer Charged with Defrauding Real Estate Investors Out of $11 Million
A social media influencer who provides financial advice to over a million followers faces federal charges that claim he defrauded investors out of more than $11 million. Tyler Bossetti was charged in US District Court in Columbus, Ohio, with wire fraud and aiding in...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
SentiLink technology will be integrated directly into Yardi’s ScreeningWorks Pro platform. Continue Reading Yardi Teams with SentiLink on Property Application Fraud Initiative
Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.85% as of Feb. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Lower
Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Currently, only one in every 14,668 homes across has been vacated due to foreclosure. Continue Reading Foreclosed and Vacant Properties Were a Tiny Percent of Q1 Housing Market
Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
Zillow found that St. Louis was the most affordable housing market for typical Black households last year. Continue Reading Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
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Hersha Hospitality Trust is Acquired by KSL Capital Partners for $1.4 Billion
Philadelphia-based Hersha will no longer be listed on any public securities exchange after the closing of the transaction. Continue Reading Hersha Hospitality Trust is Acquired by KSL Capital Partners for $1.4 Billion
Guild Mortgage Acquires First Centennial Mortgage
San Diego-headquartered Guild Mortgage (NYSE: GHLD) has acquired First Centennial Mortgage, an Illinois-based privately held residential mortgage lender focused on the Midwest markets. First Centennial Mortgage was founded by brothers Steven and David McCormick in...
Bayview Asset Management Creates Insurance Asset Management Division
The new division will be led by Chief Investment Officer Nancy Mueller Handal, who previously served as the head of private fixed income and alternatives at MetLife. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Creates Insurance Asset Management Division
Two Agricultural and Rural Lenders Announce Merger
“This merger makes us a better partner for our customers,” said Curt Hudnutt, CEO of American AgCredit, who will lead the merged entity. Continue Reading Two Agricultural and Rural Lenders Announce Merger
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 21-25
A seriously wrong news story about Mar-a-Lago and a seriously Wright timepiece celebrating a master architect highlight this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 21-25
Fed Chairman Powell: ‘We Are Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Appropriate’
Powell insisted that the 2% goal “is and will remain our inflation target,” but he admitted achieving this result will not be easy. Continue Reading Fed Chairman Powell: ‘We Are Prepared to Raise Rates Further If Appropriate’
Andrew Strickman Joins New American Funding as Chief Marketing Officer
Earlier in his career, he was senior vice president, head of brand and chief creative officer at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Andrew Strickman Joins New American Funding as Chief Marketing Officer
Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
The program is initially being offered on properties located in Arizona, with plans to expand to additional markets. Continue Reading Zillow Home Loans Debuts 1% Down Payment Program
Merredith Treaster Named SVP Northern California at EQ Office
The company’s Northern California portfolio totaling 1.4 million across the Bay Area. Continue Reading Merredith Treaster Named SVP Northern California at EQ Office
KBRA-Rated CMBS Hits 4.16% Delinquency Rate
The office sector continued to have the highest exposure, accounting for 41.4% ($762.3 million) of the newly specially serviced and newly delinquent loans. Continue Reading KBRA-Rated CMBS Hits 4.16% Delinquency Rate
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