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How the rise of sustainability and ‘naturehood’ impacts real estate
Source: AZ Big Media--- In today’s luxury real estate market, the industry is embracing sustainability, welcomed by designers, architects, landscapers and homebuyers alike. In luxury homes, one’s best self is captured and exemplified. The new core ideas of luxury real...
Dave Ramsey Warns of a Dangerous ‘Plot Twist’ You Could Face With Rent-to-Own Homes. Here’s What It Is
Source: The Motley Fool --- Rent-to-own is one approach to buying a home, but it's not a conventional approach. Basically, if you opt for a rent-to-own arrangement, you enter into an agreement with a property owner that enables you to purchase the property you are...
Chicago Mayor Postpones Budget Vote Over Opposition to Property Tax Hike
Chicago has a Dec. 31 deadline to get the budget approved, or else it would risk a reduction in its bond rating. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Postpones Budget Vote Over Opposition to Property Tax Hike
Crowdfunding Company Acquires Distressed Phoenix Multifamily Property
Neighborhood Ventures said it raised over $1 million for the property in less than eight hours through a crowdfunding initiative. Continue Reading Crowdfunding Company Acquires Distressed Phoenix Multifamily Property
Minneapolis’ Wells Fargo Center is Sold to Three Investor Groups
The property last changed hands in 2019 when Starwood Capital Group paid $315 million to buy it. Continue Reading Minneapolis’ Wells Fargo Center is Sold to Three Investor Groups
Matt Nader Named President at First Home Mortgage
He replaces Tim Whittier, who was appointed president in May but stepped down last month. Continue Reading Matt Nader Named President at First Home Mortgage
DOJ Tells Supreme Court It Never Agreed ‘Not to Reopen’ NAR Probe
The DOJ insisted “the words ‘close’ and ‘reopen’ are not mutually exclusive.” Continue Reading DOJ Tells Supreme Court It Never Agreed ‘Not to Reopen’ NAR Probe
Travis Kessler to Retire as Chief Executive at Texas Realtors
Texas Realtors announced that President and CEO Travis Kessler will retire on March 31, 2025, from the position he has held since 2010. Mike Barnett, who has served as the 155,000-member organization’s executive vice president for the past 12 years, will assume...
MBA Proposes Ginnie Mae Early-Buyout Securitization
“An EBO security addresses the timing mismatch within Ginnie Mae’s program,” said MBA’s Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading MBA Proposes Ginnie Mae Early-Buyout Securitization
Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Built in 1992, the property features a five-story residential building situated above two levels of structured parking. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Dec. 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3
The top four metro areas that recorded the largest flipping rates during the third quarter were all in Georgia. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3














