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Beaches, Mountains and World-Class Wines in Chile’s Verdant Valparaíso
Source: Mansion Global --- The verdant coastal region of Valparaíso, in central Chile, is extraordinarily diverse, with mountains and beaches, bustling cities and peaceful seaside resort towns. It has a Mediterranean-like climate, with balmy summers and cool, crisp...
AI Disruption: Rise of Virtual Real Estate Agents
Source: The Urban Developer --- Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionising real estate, with tools such as 3D virtual tour software CAPTUR3D and automated value estimation tech Zestimate already transforming the nature of an agent’s work. The question is whether...
Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
Housing Starts Dropped in March
Single-family housing completions in March were at a rate of 1.029 million, up by 0.9% from the revised February rate of 1,020 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in March
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The ECB noted that “the disinflation process is well on track” but warned about challenges ahead. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
The median sales price last month was $435,000, which was nearly $8,000 (1.8%) higher than in February. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 23% in March
Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
He replaced Robert Thornburgh, who stepped down to become regional president of the Southwest Region at Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Jim Dinegar Named CEO of Society of Industrial Office Realtors
Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into New Zealand
Award-winning agents Russell and Angela Thomas are co-leading the firm. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Expands into New Zealand
New Chief Operating Officer at Ginnie Mae
Joseph M. Gormley will lead Ginnie Mae’s strategic initiatives, operational functions, and risk management efforts. Continue Reading New Chief Operating Officer at Ginnie Mae
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