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Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Toronto’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic. Continue Reading Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
Toronto’s purpose-built apartment vacancy rate hit 3% for the first time since the pandemic. Continue Reading Canadian Rental Housing Vacancy Rate at 3.1%
NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
The National Association of Realtors announced the approval of a series of updates to the Multiple Listing Services (MLS) Handbook. The updates focus on reinforcing matters of local discretion, such as non-member access to MLS; modernizing administrative, operations,...
Historic Baltimore Multifamily Community Sells for $5.95 Million
The Baltimorean, a 66-unit multifamily community located in Baltimore directly across the street from Johns Hopkins University, has been sold for $5.95 million. Built in 1927, The Baltimorean offers a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom apartments with units...
PulteGroup Expands Ohio Presence into Cincinnati
The homebuilder PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM) is expanding its Ohio presence with plans to enter the Cincinnati market. Initial efforts in the Cincinnati market will be led by Scott Mairn, division president of PulteGroup's Indianapolis-Louisville Division. The company...
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Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
“These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts statewide for Texas taxpayers,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the author of both bills, Continue Reading Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
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FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
The advertisement touts President Trump as a leader “who stands by us and the basic principle that all Americans deserve to dream and dream big.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Solar and wind projects are no longer eligible for the Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Continue Reading USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Housing Starts Up in July
However, the increase in housing starts did not spark much enthusiasm among industry experts. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in July
Plymouth Industrial REIT Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid from Sixth Street Partners
In a press statement, Plymouth said its board of directors “will carefully evaluate the proposal to determine the course of action it believes is in the best interests of all Plymouth shareholders.” Continue Reading Plymouth Industrial REIT Receives Unsolicited Takeover Bid from Sixth Street Partners
New Report Names America’s ‘Most Fun State’
West Virginia ranked last among the 50 states. Continue Reading New Report Names America’s ‘Most Fun State’
New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
“We’re not using this as a revenue generator,” Councilwoman Odette Ramos said. Continue Reading New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
Hayhurst was most recently associate general counsel for corporate and compliance at CoStar Group Inc. Continue Reading Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
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