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Should You Rent Now or Wait Until the Fall?
Source: New York Times --- In the past, the conventional wisdom for renters this time of year has been to sit tight for a few weeks. But this is not a normal market. Q: Our 25-year-old daughter lives in a rental with roommates in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia....
4 Fun Kitchen Trends That Real Estate Agents Are Loving
Source: Kitchn --- Kitchens are the focal point of a home — the gathering place where everyone joins together in food and conversation. So if you’re selling your house, you’ll want to make sure the kitchen is right on target with trends to attract the highest bids....
Fewer Foreign Buyers Are Purchasing Texas Homes
About 37% of international buyers of Texas houses came from Mexico. Continue Reading Fewer Foreign Buyers Are Purchasing Texas Homes
Builder Confidence at 8-Month Low
Nonetheless, the NAHB is expecting a rosier near future. Continue Reading Builder Confidence at 8-Month Low
CBRE Adjusts 2024 Hotel Forecast, Citing Economic Conditions
CBRE is now projecting a 1.2% increase in revenue per available room growth for 2024. Continue Reading CBRE Adjusts 2024 Hotel Forecast, Citing Economic Conditions
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of Aug. 15, up from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
Trump Organization Plans Residential and Retail Project for Florida Golf Resort
The new project, which would carry the Trump brand, is budgeted at costing between $2.5 billion and $3 billion. Continue Reading Trump Organization Plans Residential and Retail Project for Florida Golf Resort
Foreclosure Activity Up During July
Nationwide, one in every 4,414 housing units had a foreclosure filing last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During July
UBS to Close Real Estate Fund Focused on Office Market
The market value of the fund’s assets decreased 12% during the first half of the year. Continue Reading UBS to Close Real Estate Fund Focused on Office Market
SEC Charges Todd Burkhalter and His Firm With $300 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
The complaint also named Jacqueline Burkhalter, Burkhalter’s spouse, and several related entities as relief defendants Continue Reading SEC Charges Todd Burkhalter and His Firm With $300 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
Former DC Housing Authority Director Files Lawsuit, Claiming She Was Harassed Into Resigning
In January 2023, Brenda Donald received a $41,250 bonus – the highest payment provided by her contract. Continue Reading Former DC Housing Authority Director Files Lawsuit, Claiming She Was Harassed Into Resigning
Senior Living Provider LCS Announces Leadership Changes
Chris Bird, LCS’ president and chief operating officer, will succeed Joel Nelson as CEO. Continue Reading Senior Living Provider LCS Announces Leadership Changes
