Real Estate News & Insights
HUD Proposes Rule Mandating Work Requirements and Time Limits in Public Housing
HUD noted it is only serving one-quarter of eligible Americans in need of housing assistance. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule Mandating Work Requirements and Time Limits in Public Housing
CTO Realty Growth Acquires Texas Shopping Center for $81.6 Million
The 47-acre Palms Crossing is currently 98% leased and is anchored by Best Buy, Hobby Lobby, Burlington Coat Factory, Barnes & Noble and Nike. Continue Reading CTO Realty Growth Acquires Texas Shopping Center for $81.6 Million
New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Six Democratic senators cosponsored the bill. Continue Reading New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
“This isn’t just about one deal,” said Cox. Continue Reading Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Privately-owned housing were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million, which is 4.6% above the revised May estimate of 1.26 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
Rep. Luna, a two-term representative, offered no evidence that backed her perjury accusation. Continue Reading Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions
Singa Bui was charged with 24 counts of fraud over $5,000, 17 counts of criminal breach of trust and one count of possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000. Continue Reading Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions
14-Unit California Property Listed at $12 Million Can Be Purchased with Bitcoin or USDC
The crypto transaction will be facilitated by Guaranty Escrow. Continue Reading 14-Unit California Property Listed at $12 Million Can Be Purchased with Bitcoin or USDC
California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
California’s median home price fell for the second straight month in June to $899,560. Continue Reading California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.75% as of July 17. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates on the Rise Again
Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud as part of a scheme to gain control of church properties via forged documents and false statements. Continue Reading Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
