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Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Well, it was bound to happen – a housing survey tied to next week’s Thanksgiving holiday! According to a new Realtor.com survey, more than half (52%) of said that hosting duties for the annual Thanksgiving dinner played at least some role in their most recent home...
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Mortgage application activity dropped during the week ending Nov. 14, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
California home sales during October reached their highest level since February, according to data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized...
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
Fewer first-time buyers in the housing market, the firing of the FHFA’s inspector general, and the comeback for a historic Salt Lake City theater. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 3-7
$37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
The three-acre estate features a 15,000-square-foot residence with seven bedrooms. Continue Reading $37.5 Million Sale Breaks Record for Residential Transaction in Martha’s Vineyard
Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Blackstone has been selling off the properties in a series of one-off transactions. Continue Reading Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
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Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
The nominating period closes on Oct. 31. Continue Reading Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up for Sixth Straight Month
Year-over-year, the overall CMBS delinquency rate has increased by 185 basis points from 5.44%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up for Sixth Straight Month
Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
“The path back to normal housing costs doesn’t require a crash in home prices—stability may be enough,” said Redfin’s Asas Khan. Continue Reading Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
California had four of the five worst cities for retirement. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Places to Retire Are…
Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
Treasury Secretary Bessent stated the declaration could occur as early as this fall. Continue Reading Trump Considering a Housing Emergency Declaration
HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
“HUD will leverage all available enforcement actions against entities who do not comply with the request for citizenship information,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Cracks Down on Illegal Immigrants in Public Housing
UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Clients can now buy property in the Ras Al Khaimah real estate market using major digital assets like USDT, BTC, ETH, and more. Continue Reading UAE Developer RAK Properties to Accept Crypto Payments on Property Purchases
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
The typical Las Vegas home sold for $445,000 last month, down 1% from July 2024. Continue Reading Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
“You could demonstrate an actual commitment to improving the everyday lives of the American people,” the senators said. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
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