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This Cost-Lowering Idea Could Prove Risky
Source: Scotsman Guide --- The Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are taking steps to ensure that everyone has access to affordable housing — especially low- and moderate-income families. Certain components of these initiatives, however,...
How one Philly area real estate agent uses ChatGPT to help sell homes
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer --- Right after the Super Bowl is an unofficial start of the spring housing market, one of the busiest times for real estate agents and current and potential clients. Agents are always looking for ways to be more efficient and connect...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 7-11
Gavin Newsom’s long-distance grant funding, a data access deal with three major MLSs, and investors hogging the homebuying market. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 7-11
Kentucky Reduces State’s Property Tax Rate for Fifth Straight Year
The real state real property tax rate has been reduced from 10.9 cents to 10.6 cents per $100 assessed value. Continue Reading Kentucky Reduces State’s Property Tax Rate for Fifth Straight Year
New Bill Seeks to End Federal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sales
The new bill applies only to individuals selling their primary residence and does not apply to home flippers or real estate investors. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to End Federal Capital Gains Tax on Primary Residence Sales
NJ Real Estate Investor Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Fraud Scheme
Cesar Humberto Pina, also known as “Flipping NJ,” gained influencer status through a series of real estate seminars conducted around the country. Continue Reading NJ Real Estate Investor Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Fraud Scheme
Saudi Arabia to Allow Property Ownership by Foreigners
However, properties in the holy cities Makkah and Madinah will not be open to foreign buyers. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Allow Property Ownership by Foreigners
Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
He has transitioned to the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Continue Reading Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
HUD said this endeavor “exemplified government overreach.” Continue Reading HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
A recent Supreme Court ruling stated that Fed officials cannot be fired by a president at will. Continue Reading White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
The completed project will encompass over 500 residences to be built across 323 acres. Continue Reading Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
The Scottish Rite Temple is an 85,000-square-foot building spanning four levels. Continue Reading Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale














