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What happened when the SBA ran out of small-business real estate loan money
Source: North Bay Business Journal --- For the first time in its history, the U.S. Small Business Administration ran out of money to lend for real estate and equipment acquisitions. The funds in the 504 program were exhausted as of Sept. 7 for the 2020–2021 fiscal...
Mortgage rates top 3% again — and this time they’re not likely to go back down
Source: Yahoo Finance --- Mortgage rates, which recently dipped below 3% again — delighting home shoppers and homeowners looking to save on a refinance — have surged back above that line, according to a long-running and closely followed survey. The increase is...
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens Office in Anguilla
This is the company’s 31st office in the Caribbean. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens Office in Anguilla
Rebecca Malmquist Elevated to 2024 President of the International Association of Assessing Officers
Malmquist is the city assessor in Minneapolis and has served as an IAAO board member from 2018-20. Continue Reading Rebecca Malmquist Elevated to 2024 President of the International Association of Assessing Officers
Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index decreased 18% from two weeks ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
Pennington Partners Debuts Real Estate Investment Vertical
“Pennington Real Estate Partners opens the door to many new opportunities for our clients,” said Brian Gaister, co-founder and CEO of Pennington Partners. Continue Reading Pennington Partners Debuts Real Estate Investment Vertical
Middleburg Communities to Develop BTR Community in North Carolina
Construction on Hamlet Barclay West is expected to begin later this month. Continue Reading Middleburg Communities to Develop BTR Community in North Carolina
Two Towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center are Sold
The company acquired the 21-story Towers 500 and 600 for an undisclosed price. Continue Reading Two Towers in Detroit’s Renaissance Center are Sold
Kaydoh in Partnership with Kaplan Real Estate School
“We are committed to providing our students with the best possible education and training,” said Toby Schifsky, vice president at Kaplan. Continue Reading Kaydoh in Partnership with Kaplan Real Estate School
Another Missouri Lawsuit Takes Aim at Brokers’ Commissions
This is the tenth lawsuit filed since the verdict was announced in the Sitzer/Burnett trial. Continue Reading Another Missouri Lawsuit Takes Aim at Brokers’ Commissions
New Forecast Points to Robust Year for REITs
2024 is expected to see more of the REIT consolidations that shaped much of 2023. Continue Reading New Forecast Points to Robust Year for REITs
Study: 3D Printing in Construction Industry to Reach $3.3 Billion by 2031
The report noted that 3D printing has “gained popularity due to a global demand for affordable housing.” Continue Reading Study: 3D Printing in Construction Industry to Reach $3.3 Billion by 2031













