Real Estate News & Insights
Alabama Home Sales Up During March
During March, Alabama’s median home price of $262,009 was a 4.8% month-over-month increase and a 20.8% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up During March
South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
Under current law, authorities can impose taxes if the source of funds for a property purchase cannot be verified. Continue Reading South Korea to Track Crypto in Real Estate Transactions for Potential Tax Evasion
Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Stays on the Federal Reserve Board
“I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Stays on the Federal Reserve Board
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Foshay Tower, Historic Minneapolis Property, Faces Foreclosure
The 32-story Art Deco property was built in 1929 as the corporate headquarters for utilities mogul Wilbur Foshay. Continue Reading Foshay Tower, Historic Minneapolis Property, Faces Foreclosure
Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Pricing begins in the $280,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Bascom plans to complete lease-up of the property and implement institutional-grade management through Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
“Any construction project that has cost overruns of almost 80% over the original construction budget deserves some serious review,” said US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Continue Reading Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte has yet to publicly produce evidence that the former employees received kickbacks. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
California is the 16th state for the company’s operations since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
The survey found 74% of respondents stating now is a good time to sell, while 83% of potential sellers expected to get their asking price or more this spring. Continue Reading Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
