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DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama
The first home sales are anticipated in the fourth quarter of this year. Continue Reading DDB Capital to Create 52-Acre Residential Community in Alabama
Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
“Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time, and increasing supply is essential to addressing it,” said Jane Fraser, CEO and board chairwoman of Citi. Continue Reading Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
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Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Homebuyers need to earn $111,000 per year to afford the typical home, about $25,000 more than the median household income. Continue Reading Nearly 14% of Home Sales Canceled During January
Virginia Home Sales Up as Prices Remain Flat
The statewide median sales price $397,790 dipped by a scant 0.3% from the $399,000 price in January 2025. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up as Prices Remain Flat
Wood Partners Breaks Ground on 204-Unit Multifamily Community in Houston Suburb
Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2027. Continue Reading Wood Partners Breaks Ground on 204-Unit Multifamily Community in Houston Suburb
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
The hearing will focus only on privately owned housing. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
The advisory group will include fire and public safety services professionals, building officials, architectural experts, and accessibility advocates. Continue Reading Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
In his lawsuit, Schwalb alleged the Razjooyans have violated the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, the District’s False Claims Act, and the federal RICO Act. Continue Reading DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
NAMB seeks legislative change regarding Mortgage Loan Originator compensation reform and reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Continue Reading NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
