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Forecast: Construction Industry Needs 439,000 Workers in 2025
A new forecast by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is estimating that an estimated 439,000 net new workers are needed this year to meet anticipated demand for construction services. The forecast also predicted the construction industry will need to bring...
Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Exemption for Gold Star Families
Traditionally, the property tax exemption was only extended to a surviving spouse. Continue Reading Wyoming Lawmakers Consider Property Tax Exemption for Gold Star Families
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Leads Democrats in Opposing Scott Turner for HUD Secretary
Warren said she could not support Turner without first seeing his FBI background check. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Leads Democrats in Opposing Scott Turner for HUD Secretary
Existing Home Sales Up in December
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in December. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in December
California Attorney General Charges Real Estate Agent with Price Gouging Wildfire Victims
The real estate agent was not identified by Bonta’s office, although media reports identified him as Mike Kobeissi of Kobeissi Properties. Continue Reading California Attorney General Charges Real Estate Agent with Price Gouging Wildfire Victims
Rick Lugg Named CEO of Virginia Realtors
He succeeds Terrie Suit, who retired last fall. Continue Reading Rick Lugg Named CEO of Virginia Realtors
Chris Avallone Appointed CFO at The Amherst Group
Current CFO Dallas Lucas is retiring and will transition to an advisory role as vice chairman within Amherst. Continue Reading Chris Avallone Appointed CFO at The Amherst Group
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Jan. 23. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Below 7%
CFPB’s Chopra: ‘Ready to Hand Off the Baton’ if Trump Fires Him
“We have a lot of investigations in the pipeline,” Chopra said. Continue Reading CFPB’s Chopra: ‘Ready to Hand Off the Baton’ if Trump Fires Him
Home Selling Profits Down in 2024 Despite Price Gains
The median home price increased year-over-year by 4.9% percent in 2024, reaching a new record high of $350,000. Continue Reading Home Selling Profits Down in 2024 Despite Price Gains
Georgia MLS in Data Access Partnership with 12 Local MLSs
The new partnership connects more than 55,000 agents to the largest inventory of properties in the state under one shared system. Continue Reading Georgia MLS in Data Access Partnership with 12 Local MLSs
Miami’s OnePath Realty Joins eXp Network
OnePath Realty encompasses 102 agents, eight staff members, and $1.77 billion in closed sales across 3,131 units since 2018. Continue Reading Miami’s OnePath Realty Joins eXp Network
CBRE Coordinates Sale of 3 Pennsylvania Retail Properties for $14.7 Million
This marked the second time CBRE listed, sold, and closed on these properties. Continue Reading CBRE Coordinates Sale of 3 Pennsylvania Retail Properties for $14.7 Million
New Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Angeles County
An evacuation warning was issued for parts of the exclusive communities of Bel-Air and Brentwood. Continue Reading New Wildfire Breaks Out in Los Angeles County
Keller Williams’ Mark Willis Trades CEO Role for Chief Leadership Officer
Willis resumed the leadership positions in November 2023. Continue Reading Keller Williams’ Mark Willis Trades CEO Role for Chief Leadership Officer