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Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
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New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency Purchases in Florida Community
“We believe that the future of real estate involves both sustainability and innovation,” said Marshall Gobuty, founder and CEO of Pearl Homes. Continue Reading Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency Purchases in Florida Community
Ohio House Overides Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on Property Tax Reforms
Ohio’s Senate has not set a date for the consideration of overriding the governor’s votes. Continue Reading Ohio House Overides Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on Property Tax Reforms
Housing Inventory at 5-Year High, But New Listings are Near 2-Year Low
Redfin reported new listings of homes for sale fell 3.2% in June to the lowest seasonally adjusted level since October 2023. Continue Reading Housing Inventory at 5-Year High, But New Listings are Near 2-Year Low
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
A spike in foreclosure filings, Ohio’s dueling property tax relief efforts, and a congressman facing eviction. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 14-18
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
June’s median sales price of $440,000 was a 2/8% increase from the prior month. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fifth Straight Month
Q2 Home Sales in Texas Up 1.4%
The statewide median price was $340,000, down 1.4% from the same quarter last year. Continue Reading Q2 Home Sales in Texas Up 1.4%
New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Six Democratic senators cosponsored the bill. Continue Reading New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Privately-owned housing were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million, which is 4.6% above the revised May estimate of 1.26 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
California’s median home price fell for the second straight month in June to $899,560. Continue Reading California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
