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Unconventional ways to become a homeowner: buying a house
Unconventional Strategies for Homeownership in a Challenging Housing Market
Individuals explore non-traditional paths to homeownership in various global locations.
Austin Apartments at Risk: Tides Faces Foreclosure on $30M Properties
Tides Equities' Austin Acquisition in Jeopardy: Bridge Investment Group Eyes Foreclosure on Cameron Road Property
Tides apartment complex in Austin faces foreclosure threat with $30 million properties.
Extell Development Company has found a new partner for its Diamond District hotel project in Manhattan, despite ongoing legal disputes.
Extell Development's Diamond District hotel project is under legal scrutiny, but they've found a new partner in Kimpton Hotels & Resorts for their 33-story, 529-key venture at 32...
Extell Development partners with new firm on Manhattan's Diamond District hotel project.
Kane County Approves Crown Community Development's Mixed-Use Project
Sugar Grove's village board has approved Crown Community Development's proposal to construct The Grove, a sprawling 761-acre master-planned community situated approximately 45 miles west of Chicago. The board voted 4-2 in favor of annexing the land parcel
Kane County officials approve mixed-use development project in Illinois by Crown Community.
Healthcare Investment in Palm Beach County: A $64M Boost for Assisted Living
Chicago-based Focus Healthcare Partners has recently acquired a 377-unit assisted living facility in Palm Beach County for $63.8 million. This acquisition is part of a larger trend in South Florida where senior care facilities are being traded frequently.
Palm Beach County receives $64 million investment for assisted living facilities expansion.
Breaking Free: Unleashing Potential Beyond Constraints
Listen to Gary Acosta, CEO of NAHREP, as he shares his unfiltered perspective on the NAR settlement, which he believes empowers sellers but comes at a steep price.
Person breaking free from chains, standing in a cityscape at sunrise.
Fannie Mae takes legal action against affiliates of troubled Philadelphia landlord for $60 million.
Philadelphia landlord Philip Pulley faces a $60 million lawsuit from Fannie Mae over allegations of voter fraud, double voting, crumbling buildings, and slumlord accusations.
Fannie Mae sues Philadelphia landlord's affiliates for $60 million in court.
Homeownership in U.S. Drops to Lowest Level in Eight Years
New Redfin data reveals a significant decline in U.S. mortgage-rate locks for second vacation homes in August 2024, dropping 13.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis, reaching its lowest level since March 2016.
U.S. homeownership rate drops to eight-year low with declining housing market.
Exploring Future Trends in South Carolina Real Estate Commission
Uncover the intricacies of South Carolina real estate commissions in 2024: a comprehensive guide to understanding commission rates and influencing factors.
South Carolina real estate professionals gather at conference discussing future market trends.
NAR's Latest Guidelines: A Comprehensive Guide to Agent Compensation
NAR's New Education Initiative: Embracing Change for a Better Real Estate Experience The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has recently implemented new rules in the real estate industry, and they're doubling down on education and outreach to buyers a
National Association of Realtors (NAR) guidelines on agent compensation practices nationwide.
Lone Star Funds Secures $2.7B for Deep Value Assets Across Three Continents
CEO Donald Quintin of Lone Star Funds has secured $2.7 billion in capital to capitalize on distress in commercial real estate sector on three continents.
Lone Star Funds receives $2.7 billion investment across three continents globally.
Idaho Real Estate Commission Changes in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
Uncover Idaho Real Estate Commissions in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide Discover the intricacies of Idaho real estate commissions in 2024, including how much you'll pay and what factors influence commission rates.
Idaho real estate commission updates and changes for 2024 explained nationwide.
Southern California Gas Co. to move out of LA's Gas Company Tower for new Bunker Hill location
Southern California Gas Company has signed the largest Downtown Los Angeles office lease this year, moving from its problematic namesake tower to a smaller office on Bunker Hill. SoCalGas leases nearly 200,000 square feet across eight floors of a 52-story
Southern California Gas Co. relocates from LA's Gas Company Tower to Bunker Hill.
Real Estate ETFs Soar to New Heights: Discover the Reasons Behind Their Success
Investors are flocking to real estate exchange-traded funds (ETFs) as they reach a 52-week high.
Real estate investment funds surge in value, driven by global market trends.
Mortgage Rates Nudge Towards 6%
Here's a possible rewrite of the subheading: "Despite lackluster buyer interest, forecasts of additional rate reductions this year may bring mortgage rates closer to 5% and stimulate a more vibrant market come spring."
Mortgage rates rise towards 6%, impacting homebuyers nationwide in US market.
SL Green Acquires 522 Fifth Avenue Debt at a Discount
SL Green acquires $224 million loan on RFR Realty's empty office building for $134 million.
SL Green acquires debt on New York City's 522 Fifth Avenue building.
Paramount Group to Offer $402M Debt on San Francisco's Market Center
The price reset of a major U.S. office property could play out in several ways. One possibility is a write-down of the investment to zero, allowing for the sale of its debt to a bottom feeder as the maturity date approaches.
Paramount Group offers $402 million debt at San Francisco's Market Center building.
CPI Surprise: A Tempered Expectation for Interest Rate Cuts
Real estate sector is waiting anxiously for Federal Reserve's first interest rate cuts in over two years. However, the central bank's next move is likely to be more measured and cautious in its approach to monetary policy.
Central Bank officials discuss interest rate cuts amidst tempered economic expectations globally.
Rising property taxes in predominantly Black suburbs despite stagnant values
Chicago's southern suburbs' homeowners face a daunting dilemma: should they shoulder unsustainable debt or risk losing their homes due to soaring property taxes.
Black suburban residents face rising property taxes amidst stagnant home values nationwide.

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