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Can You Afford a House Right Now?
Source: US News --- The Covid-19 pandemic helped spur one of the biggest housing boom cycles in history. In 2020, the Federal Reserve slashed interest rates to zero, dropping mortgage rates into the 2% range. Artificially low numbers coupled with the new remote work...
How do real estate agent commissions work?
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- In this do-it-yourself digital age, home sellers and buyers alike might well wonder if they need Realtors — or, more precisely, to pay Realtor fees. Just how crucial are these agents to a successful real estate transaction? Well, a good...
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
North Korea’s tiny tourism industry was shut down during the pandemic and only began receiving Russian tourists again in 2024. Continue Reading North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
The property, called Bird Point, is located along 2,400 feet of protected shoreline and encompasses three residences. Continue Reading Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Cryptocurrency permeates housing policy, HUD muscles its way into a new headquarters, and Cincinnati will not have a new football stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
“She was staying in bank foyers,” said Mike White, her former boyfriend. Continue Reading Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
“We created US Fin Tech to demonstrate the incredible ingenuity of American technology under President Trump’s leadership,” said FHFA’s Bill Pulte. Continue Reading GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
“This initiative reflects Trepp’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and strengthening the CRE talent pipeline,” said CEO Annemarie DiCola. Continue Reading Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
Swift has not been seen in Rhode Island since last August when she hosted a celebrity-filled party at her property. Continue Reading Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
Lozano was fired from her job prior to Pulte’s confirmation as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
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