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Death Warrant Expires for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Stacey Ian Humphreys was found guilty Sept. 25, 2007, on two counts of malice murder in the deaths of Lori Brown and Cynthia Williams. Continue Reading Death Warrant Expires for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Death Warrant Expires for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Stacey Ian Humphreys was found guilty Sept. 25, 2007, on two counts of malice murder in the deaths of Lori Brown and Cynthia Williams. Continue Reading Death Warrant Expires for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Nearly 100 mayors of Minnesota localities have signed a letter criticizing state legislators for spending at reckless levels that forced their cities to raise property taxes. KNSI reports the mayors expressed outrage to legislators and Gov. Tim Walz that the state's...
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
A total of 7,492 closed sales were recorded in Virginia during November, representing 361 fewer than in November 2024 for a nearly 5% decline. According to data from Virginia Realtors, sales also fell 16.8% from October. At the end of November, there were 22,978...
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028, with lower single‑family low-income benchmarks and unchanged multifamily targets. Under the new Final Rule, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC)...
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Report: NFL’s Chiefs to Relocate from Missouri to New Domed Stadium in Kansas
The lease at Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, expires in 2030. Continue Reading Report: NFL’s Chiefs to Relocate from Missouri to New Domed Stadium in Kansas
Trump Suspends Leases on 5 Offshore Wind Projects
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum called the projects “expensive, unreliable, heavily subsidized offshore wind farms.” Continue Reading Trump Suspends Leases on 5 Offshore Wind Projects
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
The Pennsylvania median home price was up 5.2% year-over-year to $305,000, compared to $290,000 in November 2024. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Down While Prices Keep Rising
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Last June, the FHLBNY and the HDC partnered on a $150 million bond purchase in support of more than 2,250 homes across HDC programs. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
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Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
The project encompasses a quartet of four-story buildings featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment layouts. Continue Reading Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
Moses joined MISMO earlier this year as a contractor. Continue Reading MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
The Brazilian auction market has been disrupted with altered documents, fake websites, and inconsistent public records. Continue Reading Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
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