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Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
The town of Wellesley, with a population of roughly 30,000, is arguing the 5-acre parking lot at MassBay Community College does not qualify for conversion into housing. Continue Reading Boston Suburb Sues Massachusetts to Block 180-Unit Housing Development
Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Hawaii, Connecticut and California all carried F grades for the second consecutive year. Continue Reading Indiana Tops the Realtor.com Affordability & Homebuilding Report Card Rankings
Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Stephen L. Hochberg was charged in December and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US and to obstruction of justice in January. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Over Half of Canadian Homeowners Prepare to Cut Spending Ahead of Mortgage Renewals
Canadian homeowners facing mortgage renewals are preparing to cut their budgets to manage higher payments, while prospective buyers are preparing to make a move later this year. According to a new survey from TD Bank, more than half (56%) of Canadian homeowners said...
JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Kreisman has been with JLL for over 18 years and was most recently global head of corporate real estate. Continue Reading JLL Names Mark Kreisman as Global Division President for Financial Services
Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
“These pure luxury markets are defined by geographic and structural scarcity,” said Anthony Smith, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Which Market Boasts 99% of Active Listings Priced at $1 Million or Higher?
Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Tonya Truitt entered guilty pleas to theft, fraudulent use of identifying information, securing execution of a document by deception and tampering with a government document. Continue Reading Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Pricing starts at around $3 million. Continue Reading META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.3% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
“NAR’s committees help shape the work of our association and the future of our industry,” said President Kevin Brown. Continue Reading NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move
The survey noted that nearly half (46%) of Canadians believe homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Continue Reading Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move













