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5 Aspects of My Ideal Private Real Estate Fund
Source: White Coat Investor --- A lot of people don't think of me as a “real estate investor,” which I find surprising given that I own enough investments in real estate to live off of for the rest of my life. I've owned everything from an individual rental property...
Thinking About Rolling Closing Costs Into a Mortgage? Consider These Pros and Cons
Source: The Motley Fool --- When you purchase a home you are going to have to pay closing costs. These are fees for things like mortgage origination and transfer taxes. And they can be quite expensive. In fact, you can expect to pay around 2% to 5% of the value of the...
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Continue Reading Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Editor Phil Hall asks the upcoming 47th president some questions regarding housing-related matters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
2025 President-elect George Kypreos took the leadership reins. Continue Reading Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
The Padgitt Ranch in Coleman County was once the largest fenced ranch in Texas. Continue Reading Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
Since “Breaking Bad” aired, the home has attracted endless waves of fans taking photos of the 1,900-square-foot property. Continue Reading Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
President-elect Donald J. Trump pledged to scuttle the program once he is in office. Continue Reading NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
An unlikely new site for affordable housing, a spike in CMBS delinquencies and a very long wait to sell a home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
Auction Planned to Offload Party City Stores
Going-out-of-business sales are now underway at the soon-to-be-closed retail locations. Continue Reading Auction Planned to Offload Party City Stores
