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How Much Down Payment Is Required for a House?
Source: Nerd Wallet --- Coming up with enough cash for a down payment to buy a house can be the single biggest roadblock for prospective home buyers. But how much of a down payment do you really need? That depends on the type of loan, your lender and your priorities....
The Essential Guide to Home Inspections
Source: Point2Homes --- The process of buying a new home can be long and challenging and, you’ll find that there are many steps to follow if you want to get it right. The home inspection is a key step, but it’s also one that people are often tempted to skip to save a...
MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
The 361-unit community opened in March 2024 and encompasses one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with rents starting at roughly $1,500 per month. Continue Reading MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
The transition to full independence will not impact the firm’s day-to-day operations or client relationships. Continue Reading Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
“The only thing the President has to go on is the evidence adduced in FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s criminal referral letter,” said Prof. Adam J. Levitin. Continue Reading Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
Public relations is an extremely important aspect of the marketing toolkit. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
The acquisitions bring the company’s total footprint in Florida to approximately 2 million square feet. Continue Reading CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
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












