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New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
James Fishback, the CEO of the investment firm Azoria, announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for governor of Florida with a platform that calls for the eliminating of property taxes. The 30-year-old Fishback made his announcement on X with a post that...
Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
The former CEO of Florida’s East Polk County Association of Realtors (EPCAR) was arrested on grand theft charges. According to charges brought by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Jennifer Garula-Mers was hired by EPCAR in July 2020 with an annual salary of about...
A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
Two of San Francisco’s largest hotels were sold together at a significant discount. Bloomberg reports Parc 55 and Hilton San Francisco Union Square, which encompass a total of nearly 3,000 rooms, were sold for $408 million – a 75% drop from their combined $1.56...
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Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
“Calgarians urgently need continued investment in housing,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Continue Reading Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
“Recent visits to two of the mobile home parks revealed a broken fence and overflowing trash bins,” said the Times’ report. Continue Reading News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
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Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
The survey polled 1,276 responses from Hispanic professionals in the real estate industry in 39 states, including Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
The group said the DC Council only offered “insignificant penalties if the Commanders delay or never build affordable housing.” Continue Reading Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
IEM said it partnered with six consumer brands to launch experiential retail environments. Continue Reading New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Balen has over three decades of experience as a builder, land developer, architect, contractor, engineer and asset manager. Continue Reading Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
The new franchise is based in Frankfurt and led by founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The top AI tools used by the realtors polled for the survey were ChatGPT by OpenAI (58%), Gemini by Google (20%), and Copilot by Microsoft (15%). Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
The 31-agent, four-support-staff team closed $305 million in sales across 429 units in 2024. Continue Reading The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
The request follows an appeals court decision on Monday that rejected Trump’s efforts to fire Cook ahead of the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Continue Reading Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
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