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First American: Housing affordability drops to lowest point since 2007
Source: Scotsman Guide --- The latest Real House Price Index (RHPI) report from First American Financial Corp. offered further confirmation that affordability is one of the U.S. housing market’s biggest issues. The RHPI, which measures the price changes of...
Families could be offered mortgages of 50 YEARS that they can then pass to their children under plans being considered to help them buy bigger homes
Source: Daily Mail --- Families could be offered mortgages of 50 years or more that can be passed between generations under plans being considered by Boris Johnson. Lenders will be encouraged to let buyers borrow over terms lasting five decades or even longer so they...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Bears, The Browns, The Chutzpah
Editor Phil Hall considers efforts by the Chicago Bears and Cleveland Browns to have taxpayers finance their proposed new stadiums. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Bears, The Browns, The Chutzpah
New Partnership Seeks to Integrate Proptech in Real Estate Management
The new partnership seeks to develop industry best practices. Continue Reading New Partnership Seeks to Integrate Proptech in Real Estate Management
The Milestone Group Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Virginia
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading The Milestone Group Acquires 2 Apartment Communities in Virginia
Farmland Partners Sells 46-Farm Portfolio for $289 Million
Farmland Reserve CEO Doug Rose called the acquisition a “unique portfolio of high-quality farmland.” Continue Reading Farmland Partners Sells 46-Farm Portfolio for $289 Million
Tishman Speyer Snags $3.5 Billion Refinancing for Rockefeller Center
The loan is said to be the largest issuance ever for a single office asset. Continue Reading Tishman Speyer Snags $3.5 Billion Refinancing for Rockefeller Center
Judge Declares Washington State Real Estate Investment Firm Ran a Ponzi Scheme
iCap reportedly targeted Chinese investors. Continue Reading Judge Declares Washington State Real Estate Investment Firm Ran a Ponzi Scheme
New Hampshire Median Price for Single-Family Homes at Record High
The state recorded a median cost of single-family homes at $520,000, up 6.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading New Hampshire Median Price for Single-Family Homes at Record High
Walker & Dunlop Expands into Hospitality Sector
Jonathan (Jay) Morrow was named senior managing director of the new practice. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Expands into Hospitality Sector
Alabama Church Sues United Methodists to Retain Property
The 185-year-old Church Street Methodist Church filed its lawsuit in Dallas County Circuit Court. Continue Reading Alabama Church Sues United Methodists to Retain Property
New Online Lottery Addresses Nigeria’s Housing Affordability Shortage
Drawings will take place at regular intervals, with the winners being announced publicly. Continue Reading New Online Lottery Addresses Nigeria’s Housing Affordability Shortage