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10 Must Reads for Real Estate Investors on June 2, 2023  Wealth Management

Opinion | China Won't Save the U.S. From Recession This Time  The Wall Street Journal

The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters.

The new lawsuit claims that a host of big-name real estate companies, as well as various landlords, refused to accept Section 8 vouchers for lower-income renters.

Europe stocks close higher after U.S. debt ceiling deal; Swedish property group SBB soars 30%  CNBC

Barbara Corcoran Predicts Rough Future For Real Estate Market  Entrepreneur

They may have fame and money, but celebrities have to go through the painful process of house hunting just like the rest of us, Bennifer's homebuying journey shows.

Public Notices  Amityville Record

Lawmakers approved legislation that would suspend the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling mere days before the default deadline. The House of Representatives approved the bill on Wednesday, May 31, by a 314-117 vote, while the Senate followed suit a day later with a 63-36 vote. As the clock ticks, the bill now resides on…

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To say that lawmakers are coming down to the wire with their debt-ceiling deal would be an obvious understatement, but at least folks can take some solace in the fact that an agreement to avert a catastrophic default is making progress.  Lawmakers approved legislation that would suspend the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling mere…

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Editor’s Note: The Playbook is an RISMedia bi-weekly segment centering on what brokers and agents are doing to ensure they not only survive but thrive in these challenging times. Industry professionals explain the strategies they’re employing and unique ideas they’ve formulated. Tune in every other Thursday for another addition to the series.  These days, with…

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Above: Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant In 2020, everything changed for real estate—truly, everything. From how and where agents operated, to where people wanted to live, conventional wisdom just didn’t apply anymore. Traditionally hot markets cooled while remote work and virus fears sent buyers fleeing for small towns. Long-simmering affordability and inventory issues…

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Report: Jacksonville in top-20 best cities for real estate development ...  The Business Journals

Of all the changes wrought by the pandemic, remote work seems to be the one with the most staying power. As both workers and companies discover that many jobs are easily accomplished from home, the need for office infrastructure—whether that is a second-floor cubicle on Main Street or a corporate megaplex outfitted with massage chairs…

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The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.79% this week, up from 6.57% last week. This is according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) from Freddie Mac released Thursday.  This week’s numbers: 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79% as of June 1, 2023, up from last week when it averaged 6.57%. A year ago at…

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10 new TV & streaming shows for June: Roy Keane, Black Mirror ...  Irish Examiner

Overall home purchases dropped 41 percent, suggesting investors have pulled back from the market more than consumers during a period of high rates and volatile home prices, according to Redfin.

278 David's Bridal leases across the U.S. up for sale as retailer continues search for buyer  The Business Journals

Centene CEO Sarah London says corporation relied on longtime ...  The Business Journals

U.S. Mortgage Lending Hits 20-Year Low As Interest Rates Remain High  Benzinga