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Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
“Our latest builder survey continues to show signs of weakness in the home building market,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Low Amid Affordability Concerns
Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
The five-story development, which is now 60% leased, offers 78 apartments for households earning between 30% and 80% of the Area Median Income. Continue Reading Mark-Dana Corp. Opens New Affordable Multifamily Community in Houston
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,938 in March to $378,384 in April. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Declined in April
Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
The new law replaces Iowa’s homestead tax credit with a 10% homestead property tax exemption up to $20,000. Continue Reading Iowa Gov. Reynolds Signs Property Tax Relief Bill into Law
Canadian Retailer Warehouse One Begins Liquidation Sales at All 128 Stores
Items are now discounted up to 40% of their original prices. Continue Reading Canadian Retailer Warehouse One Begins Liquidation Sales at All 128 Stores
TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Participants can climb leaderboard rankings and compete for prizes such as tickets to upcoming FIFA World Cup matches at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara. Continue Reading TurboHome Creates Interactive Prediction Game Out of San Francisco’s Housing Market
Redfin Joins Pre-Market Listings Trend with New Early Access Category
Redfin has joined the movement to pre-market listings with the launch of its Redfin Early Access, a new search category featuring homes that are only on Redfin, plus pre-market listings from Compass International Holdings’ portfolio of brands. The Seattle-based...
Canadian Housing Starts Surged in April
Toronto posted a 34% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts this month driven by higher multi-unit activity. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Surged in April
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
The lawsuit claims the land transfer violates the Emoluments Clause of the US Constitution. Continue Reading Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Builders Grow Slightly More Confident in Housing Market
“Recent increases for long-term interest rates will continue to hold back homebuyer demand,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builders Grow Slightly More Confident in Housing Market
Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Sentenced on Multiple Fraud Charges
“King testified falsely, she deliberately lied on the witness stand,” said US District Judge Ricardo S. Martinez. Continue Reading Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Sentenced on Multiple Fraud Charges
Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands Further into New England
The new office comes three months after the Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania-headquartered company entered the Boston market. Continue Reading Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands Further into New England
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