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Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
A New York City man pleaded guilty in US District Court in Bangor, Maine, to submitting a false mortgage loan application and illegally maintaining a marijuana-involved premises. According to court records, Ken Yiu, purchased a house in Saint Albans, Maine, using an...
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Fort Point Real Estate Partners, a San Francisco–based real estate investment firm, announced its official launch with the assembly of a 40-building portfolio of residential and mixed-use properties across San Francisco. The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12...
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
The Boston City Council voted unanimously raise residential property taxes by 13% for 2026. Property taxes cover more than 70% of the city’s $4.8 billion budget. WBUR reports the City Council’s vote this marks the second straight year double-digit tax increases for...
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Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The company argues the new law (S7882/A1417) represents a challenge to free speech and repeats false claims regarding its revenue management software. Continue Reading RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
Trump administration officials acting strangely, a bill to protect Ohio seniors from foreclosure, and a nation experiencing its fifth blackout in a year. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 8-12
MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
“Competition between Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has been central to their success in providing liquidity and stability to the mortgage market,” Broeksmit explained. Continue Reading MBA Chief Argues Against Fannie-Freddie Merger
New Reality TV Series Focuses on Commercial Real Estate
The Real Estate Commission” is an eight-episode series hosted by Todd J. Drowlette, managing director of Titan Commercial Realty Group. Continue Reading New Reality TV Series Focuses on Commercial Real Estate
Canada Unveils Program for Energy Bill Reductions
Using a direct-installation model, CGHAP participants will not have to pay out of pocket for upgrades to their homes. Continue Reading Canada Unveils Program for Energy Bill Reductions
Las Vegas Realtors Removes Incoming Director for Cheering Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Mark Sivek, a Realty One Group broker, said, “The world is a better place without him.” Continue Reading Las Vegas Realtors Removes Incoming Director for Cheering Charlie Kirk’s Murder
Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
Marco Giovanni Santarelli is charged with one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
The administration’s attorneys claim that Cook’s alleged action “indisputably calls into question Cook’s trustworthiness and whether she can be a responsible steward of the interest rates and economy.” Continue Reading Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
Michigan Legacy has more than $218 million in assets and is designated as a “low-income credit union.” Continue Reading Michigan Credit Union Offers Mortgages at 4.99% Rate
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