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A ‘buyers’ market’ for homes is still elusive in the US
Source: Financial Times --- The US housing market is cooling faster than expected, as supply-chain issues continue to bite in that sector, according to Goldman Sachs. The bank expects US home-price increases to decelerate through the rest of this year and then...
Texas Dominates Top U.S. Housing Markets: Study | Tacoma News Tribune
Source: UWGB --- To rank local real estate markets, WalletHub measured housing-market attractiveness and economic strength. With mortgage rates and home prices still way above pre-pandemic levels, despite moderating in recent months, prospective home buyers are having...
Report: NY Governor to Propose Limiting Hedge Fund Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
“Shadowy private equity giants are buying up the housing supply in communities across New York, leaving everyday homeowners with nowhere to turn,” said Hochul. Continue Reading Report: NY Governor to Propose Limiting Hedge Fund Purchasing of Single-Family Homes
SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available to Los Angeles County Homeowners and Businesses
Disaster loans of up to $500,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Continue Reading SBA Makes Disaster Loans Available to Los Angeles County Homeowners and Businesses
Morgan Properties Acquires First Community in Kentucky
Built in 2005-2006, the property maintains a 96% occupancy rate. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires First Community in Kentucky
Mike Rawls to Step Down as Xome’s CEO
Chris Marshall, former vice chairman and president at Mr. Cooper, will succeed Rawls. Continue Reading Mike Rawls to Step Down as Xome’s CEO
Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Quarterly new leasing activity totaled approximately 130 msf in the fourth quarter and was down 15.7% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Industrial Property Vacancy Rate Up in Q4
Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
The company stated that none of its agents were laid off. Continue Reading Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
“Closing any store is never easy,” said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. Continue Reading Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
