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FHLB Cincinnati's Hundred Homes Initiative's $50,000 grants can be used for a down payment or closing costs on a newer home in Ohio, Kentucky or Tennessee, and pay for the disposal of vacated mobile homes

A recent analysis by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that millennial homebuyers prefer more square footage when seeking a new home than other generations, but that most of this buyer segment would sacrifice the extra space for a smaller home with more features at the same price point. According to NAHB’s survey,…

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When the wildfires that consumed so much of Southern California raged for weeks on end earlier this year, the whole world watched with dismay. All across America, homeowners were thankful it wasn’t happening locally, but also likely wondered about the aftermath once the fires were extinguished.  Could what happened there happen where they were? What…

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Commercial real estate: Five things we believe, five we’re debating  invesco.com

Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends  National Association of REALTORS®

In a long-awaited MLS PIN preliminary hearing Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris, after a lengthy discussion, decided to delay preliminary approval for the proposed settlement, citing concerns over class expansion. Calling for a revised agreement, Judge Saris tentatively planned for an August or September date for the next hearing.  Saris said her main…

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In a long-awaited MLS PIN preliminary hearing Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris, after a lengthy discussion, decided to grant preliminary approval for the proposed settlement, but cited concerns over class expansion. Calling for a revised agreement, Judge Saris tentatively planned for an August or September date for the next hearing.  Though Saris did…

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Blueprint: Nuveen's new real estate chief, CDPQ's next chapter, Invesco's latest Europe fund, and more  Private Equity Real Estate | PERE

Revive has used its findings in the presale renovation space to produce an extensive white paper that dedicates its pages to proving the value of updating a home before selling it.

In a stark warning for real estate professionals, new research reveals how climate change is shaping residential insurance markets, potentially creating “mortgage deserts” and complicating home purchase transactions across the United States. Steven Koller, a postdoctoral fellow at the Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) of Harvard University, explained how climate-related risks are driving unprecedented…

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Real Estate Sector & Industry Performance  Bloomberg.com

California Regional MLS (CRMLS) has entered an agreement with proptech company RealReports to offer its users AI-powered property reports. RealReports is available on a per-association opt-in basis via the CRMLS Association Product Co-Op.  RealReports offers an easy option to show off complete property knowledge on the spot, as stated in a release. Coined the “Carfax…

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Core properties were offered up for affordable housing. There were no takers  London Free Press

A judge has denied an attempt by one set of plaintiff lawyers to intervene in a separate commission class-action case where eXp and Weichert had struck settlement deals, as a bitter fight between two separate sets of class-action attorneys over millions in settlement dollars drags on.  Judge Mark Cohen of the Northern District of Georgia…

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Brookfield Seeks to Restructure Loan on London’s CityPoint Tower  Bloomberg.com

Brookfield Seeks to Restructure Loan on London’s CityPoint Tower  Bloomberg

Redevco closes £47.5m loan investment for new real estate debt platform  IPE Real Assets

Why collaboration is now more important than ever when it comes to central London office space  Savills

Editor’s Note: Social Skills is a bi-monthly feature in RISMedia’s Daily News focused on social media and digital marketing tips, trends and solutions for agents and brokers. The social media platforms that agents use on a daily basis are constantly changing and evolving. Staying informed about the latest updates is essential for real estate professionals…

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Fitch Ratings warns of potential dowgrade of Rocket debt rating if Redfin and Mr. Cooper deals close, while decline in share price suggests investors have doubts Mr. Cooper is worth $9.4 billion.