Real Estate News & Insights
New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for consideration. Continue Reading New Bill Would Allow Homebuyers to Put Unused College Savings Toward a Down Payment
Ground Broken on New Mixed-Use Development in Ottawa
The project will also feature ground-floor retail and public spaces designed to support a pedestrian-oriented environment. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Mixed-Use Development in Ottawa
NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
NAMB stated it is the first mortgage-related association to join the Appraisal Foundation’s Partner Program. Continue Reading NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
72.9% of Gen Xers owned their home in 2024, up from 72% in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
Hudson’s Bay retained the right to remove some locations from the liquidation list if it can secure a deal. Continue Reading Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
“Great news! Governor Kay Ivey has officially signed HB 230 into law!” announced the Alabama Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
“If it’s a licensee, it still needs to be the entire office,” said RIAR CEO Philip Tedesco. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
The estate’s residence is where the nation’s fifth president drafted his Monroe Doctrine. Continue Reading Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
The company is now accepting XRP, Solana and Dogecoin for property transactions. Continue Reading Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
A new focus on affordable housing development, a delay in a key confirmation, and an unhappy Chinese leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
The agency said it will eliminate approximately 2,700 active positions out of a 6,500-member workforce. Continue Reading SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce













