Starting this fall, Pittsburgh Steelers fans could win money toward a home purchase every time the team returns a kickoff or punt for a touchdown, thanks to a new partnership between the Steelers and Howard Hanna Real Estate Services. The real estate company, headquartered in Pittsburgh, will serve as the presenting sponsor of the Take […]
Banks are ramping up competition to win over homebuyers as RBA looks increasingly likely to cut the cash rate target. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers Five more banks have slashed interest rates as home loan competition sizzles – with fixed reductions now going much further than the 25bp fall expected out of RBA in May. Comparison firm […]
A bill to expand Maryland’s existing Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) program — which allows property tax abatements in exchange for housing reserved for low-income tenants — has been signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D), a move lauded by affordable housing advocates. The state’s Affordable Housing Payment In Lieu of Taxes Expansion […]
Scaling a real estate team beyond your local community is an ambitious goal that many team leaders aspire to but often don’t achieve. While some agents dominate their local market, expanding beyond their immediate area presents numerous challenges. Understanding these obstacles can help real estate professionals develop strategies to break through these barriers. Here are […]
A bill that would establish a long-term care (LTC) insurance plan at the federal level has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives. Its chief sponsor has received bipartisan support and is hitting the road to communicate its potential benefits to constituents. Last month, Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) reintroduced the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to […]
With low inventory in many parts of the country, we’re still seeing multiple offer situations frequently. While that’s great news for sellers, it can be tough for buyers, especially the average buyer who’s financing their purchase. How can they compete with an all-cash offer? Does a cash offer always win? The answer is no. Your […]
By Callie Kelley’s estimate, home sales in Boise, Idaho, dropped by 20% annually in October 2022 when mortgage rates had doubled from their post-pandemic low points. “In May 2022, we had a 60% annual gain and that was the peak. And then we lost 20% of that five months later, and the market has kind […]
The legal woes for RealPage keep piling up. The property management software company was hit with yet another antitrust lawsuit this week, this time from New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin, who alleges that RealPage conspired with 10 landlords to artificially inflate rent for “tens of thousands of New Jerseyans.” The complaint — which contains […]
A proprietary reverse mortgage product first made available prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and before its discontinuation is now making a return, according to an announcement this week by Onity Group. EquityIQ, the proprietary reverse mortgage product from Onity subsidiary PHH Mortgage Corp.’s reverse mortgage brand Liberty Reverse Mortgage, is now available through the company’s […]
Real estate experts have said that rising owners corporation fees are adding close to $1000 a year to a typical two-bedroom apartment’s annual costs. Picture: NCA NewsWire / David Crosling. Victorians struggling to pay owners corporation fees will be given advice on payment plans and dispute resolution as part of new mandatory fee notices. It […]
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