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MN Welfare Fraudsters Own $250M Property—Taxpayers' Refund?
Fraud involves a charity that falsely claimed to feed thousands of children.
Minnesota welfare fraudsters own $250M property, taxpayers seek refunds.
Most homes on the market are utterly unaffordable, says report
Bankrate study shows most listings nationwide are beyond reach of a median‑income family.
Report shows most homes on market are unaffordable.
Is Real Estate the Biggest Money Trap for Gen Z? Truth in 2025
Real estate once the go-to wealth builder, now many doubt if it's still a golden ticket or a money trap.
Gen Z debating real estate trap amid 2025 city skyline.
Behind posts: Houston philanthropist arrested in real estate scheme
Rosemary Tucker of Hoodies 4 Healing with ~100k Facebook followers was arrested after a months‑long Houston PD probe.
Houston philanthropist arrested for real estate fraud scheme.
How the current market is boosting buyer agent fees
Average buyer agent commission hit 2.42% in Q3, up from 2.36% last year after NAR settlement, Redfin reports.
Rising buyer agent fees in today's competitive real estate market.
Pittsburgh to propose hike in real estate taxes
Pittsburgh councilmember to propose 2026 real estate tax hike.
Pittsburgh council proposes real estate tax hike.
Fed moves to watch this week
Investors anticipate a 25‑bp Fed rate cut, yet projections may keep mortgage rates high.
Federal Reserve building in Washington D.C., officials monitoring economic data.
Housing costs to drop for certain New York residents
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Certain New York residents see housing costs drop.
Veteran real estate office shutters doors
After nearly 50 years, Western Real Estate of Wyoming will close, owner‑brokers Shirley Lehman and Ed Higbie decided.
Veteran real estate office shutters doors, closing business.
Homebuyers chasing affordability flock to refuge markets
In 2025, US housing markets faced historic affordability strain, yet a few metros let buyers own homes affordably.
Homebuyers chase affordability in refuge housing markets.
When should you buy a home?
Affordability and shifting demographics make timing a home purchase a key milestone—trusted Realtors® offer guidance.
Prospective buyer reviewing mortgage rates in suburban neighborhood.
Investors Made up 30% of U.S. Home Sales in 2025
Cotality data: U.S. investor purchases of single‑family homes eased modestly in Q2 2025, still above pre‑pandemic levels.
Investors account for 30% of U.S. home sales in 2025.
East Meadow Housing Market: Current Trends & Key Insights
East Meadow never quiet; lifelong resident says there's always something happening.
East Meadow housing market trends chart with rising prices and buyer insights.
Aspen Real Estate Update – Dec 8, 2025
$53M home sale tops Pitkin County transactions Nov. 16‑29.
Aspen real estate update: new listings, price trends, December 2025.
Seneca County Real Estate: Homes Sold Nov. 29–Dec. 5
Seneca County home transfers (Nov. 29–Dec. 5): 1 transaction; median sale: 1,576‑sq‑ft home on Barker St., Seneca Falls.
Seneca County Real Estate homes sold Nov 29‑Dec 5.
$950K 5‑bed on .55 acre + 85 more Onondaga County homes
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$950K 5‑bedroom home on 0.55‑acre lot, Onondaga County.
Real Estate Shares Drop This Week; 2025 Outlook Uncertain (XLRE)
This week, the S&P 500 Real Estate Index fell 1.50% to 258.40; XLRE dropped 1.63% to 40.99.
Real estate shares drop this week, 2025 outlook uncertain.
Virtual NAR Broker Power Hour
NAR Broker Power Hour: Real Estate Mastery Session
Realtors join Virtual NAR Broker Power Hour webinar on computer.
Redfin predicts 2026 housing reset: incomes rise faster than prices
Lower mortgage rates and higher sales may ease a pricey market, but affordability for young families remains unlikely.
Redfin forecast: 2026 housing reset, incomes outpace prices.
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