Real Estate News & Insights
REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
Buyers closed on 18.5% fewer home sales from October to November and 4.7% less than in November 2024. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Rep. Steve Carra pointed out that approximately 72% of Michigan households do not have a child in government schools. Continue Reading Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Utah’s Capital Community Bank Acquires Security Home Mortgage
SMH will become an independently operated subsidiary division of CCBank. Continue Reading Utah’s Capital Community Bank Acquires Security Home Mortgage
Tibor Hollo, a Holocaust Survivor Who Changed Miami’s Skyline, Dies at 96
“You cannot do it alone,” he said about his success in real estate development. Continue Reading Tibor Hollo, a Holocaust Survivor Who Changed Miami’s Skyline, Dies at 96
Steward Health Care, Largest Physician-Owned Hospital Operator, Files for Chapter 11
Steward operates 33 community hospitals in nine states and has more than 30,000 employees. Continue Reading Steward Health Care, Largest Physician-Owned Hospital Operator, Files for Chapter 11
NAR’s Sitzer/Burnett Policy Changes Moved to August
Originally slated for July, the policies will now go into effect on Aug. 17. Continue Reading NAR’s Sitzer/Burnett Policy Changes Moved to August
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
This week’s Hits and Misses include a landlord facing multiple indictments, a pair of new lawsuits and a boffo sale of a game show host’s estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 29-May 3
Treasury Secretary Yellen: ‘Democracy Has Come Under Threat’
“Citizens in a democracy also widely obey the law,” she said. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Yellen: ‘Democracy Has Come Under Threat’
Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views on Jobs Data
“Hey Joe! Where is the strongest jobs recovery in history??” wrote Dr. Anthony B. Sanders on his Confounded Interest blog. Continue Reading Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views on Jobs Data
Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Slightly less than two-thirds (62.2%) of new mortgages issued in 2023 went to White homebuyers. Continue Reading Study: Fewer White Buyers Taking Out Mortgages
Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
“The lack of homes is the primary cause of growing housing affordability challenges,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Publish 10-Point Plan to Address Housing Affordability Challenges
Fashion Retailer Rue21 Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close All Stores
The company declared bankruptcy in 2003 and 2017. Continue Reading Fashion Retailer Rue21 Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close All Stores













