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Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
Prior to her role at Hudson Companies, Kackmann was vice president of affordable and workforce housing at The Albanese Organization. Continue Reading Ellen Kackmann Joins The Hudson Companies as Principal, Overseeing Affordable Housing Portfolio
REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
October’s home sales were up 3.2% year-over-year across 51 metro areas surveyed by the REMAX National Housing Report. This marks the fifth month in 2025 where sales exceeded last year's levels. Sales were also up month-over-month, with a 1.7% upswing from September....
New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Two new reports offer a new glimpse into the factors driving today’s renter population. Experian (OTCMKTS: EXPGY) issued a survey that found nearly half (47%) of renters anticipate being ready to purchase a home within the next four years, with 67% looking to make...
Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
A private Connecticut island owned by the same family for more than a century has sold for $26.5 million, down from its original listing price of $35 million. Mansion Global reports the 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in...
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Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
But confidence levels are still in negative territory. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Continue Reading Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
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New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold in July was $403,800, a 0.8% dip from June’s price of $407,200 and 5.9% below the July 2024 price of $429,000. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down 0.6% in July
Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...
Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
Following the conclusion of the acquisition, Dream Residential REIT will cease to be publicly traded. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
James L. Townes Jr. is accused of falsely claiming to be disabled. Continue Reading St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
The site will offer advice on moving plus the cost of living, and cultural differences that are unique to Texas. Continue Reading New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
The LERA acronym stands for “Local, Expertise, Regional Access.” Continue Reading San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
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