Association of Realtors News Monitoring

Massachusetts Has a Strange and Spooky Real Estate Law

Massachusetts has many strange laws that don't make a whole lot of sense. We have talked about these blue laws in the past. Before we get to today's strange law, let's refresh your memory with some of the unique Massachusetts laws that are …

OFB director predicts GovGuam layoffs if BPT rollback immediate

The government of Guam stands to lose $78.2 million in general fund revenue if the Business Privilege tax is rolled back from 5% to 4%, according to the legislature's Office of Finance and Budget Director Steve Guerrero. "If we are going to reduce …

New Hampshire housing prices hit new record 

New Hampshire median home prices hit a record high in June, soaring to $565,000, according to the New Hampshire Association of Realtors, in the latest sign that the state’s housing market has yet to cool off.  The increase, which came at the start of the …

Young Hawaii buyers find paths to housing

Eight bills aimed at improving financial literacy in Hawaii schools were introduced in the 2025 legislative session. All of them stalled. For 28-year-old Danson Honda, a local real estate agent who bought a four-bedroom home in Pearl City at age 24, the …

Greater Portland Realtors help fund bike trail pavilion in Gorham

The Greater Portland Board of Realtors is getting set to break ground for the installation of a steel shade pavilion at the trailhead of the Lavoie Bike Trails, in Gorham’s Lavoie Bike Park. The board received a $7,500 Placemaking Grant from the National …

Average median sales price for a home in Colorado Springs hits $500,000 in June

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — The average number of days houses are sitting on the market in Colorado Springs continues to tick down. The Pikes Peak Association of Realtors released numbers for the housing market in the Colorado Springs area for June …

The squeeze: Buyers, sellers ride out rough D-FW housing market

The Dallas-Fort Worth home market is squeezing both buyers and sellers. Median sales prices are falling, but more expensive homes aren’t selling as quickly. Homes sit on the market for roughly a week and a half longer than they did last year. Sales are …

Home values soared in East Bay, South Bay while plummeting in San Francisco, Oakland

As home values in much of the East Bay and South Bay have surged by over 50% in the past five years, values in parts of San Francisco and Oakland have fallen precipitously. In interviews with this news organization, real estate agents throughout the Bay …

Ask the Expert: Selling Greenville's big-city energy, small-town charm

With its big-city energy and small-town heart, Greenville continues to earn national recognition—from a No. 4 ranking on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025–2026 list of the 150 Best Places to Live, to being named one of the top 10 housing hotspots in the …

National Association of Realtors faces lawsuit over monopoly claims

June real estate market picks up in Hastings and Prince Edward counties

The local real estate market is reporting strong gains in Hastings and Prince Edward counties, says the association representing regional realtors and real estate agents.Article content The Central Lakes Association of Realtors said in its June 2025 …

Mass. Condo Market Shows Signs of Softening Amid ‘Peak Uncertainty’

Buyers and sellers, both concerned about the economy for different reasons, seem to be causing condo inventory to build up. iStock illustration With prices stagnating, the Massachusetts condominium market appears to be softening halfway through 2025. …

Volunteers to clean up Northeast Florida waters

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors (NEFAR) invites the public to take part in the Clean Up Northeast Florida Waters event, a local effort as a part of the larger Florida Realtors’ Clean Up Florida Waters Initiative. This collaborative project …

Residential Sales Trends in York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield Counties

Canopy MLS reports on residential sales trends in the contiguous counties to Mecklenburg County, which includes York, Lancaster, Chester, and Chesterfield, South Carolina. Data included in this report is for single-family, condo, and townhome property …

Trump points to easing inflation numbers, but Americans still face high prices, reduced purchasing power

High prices, reduced purchasing power and heavy debt loads confront many American households even as year-over-year government numbers show inflation easing from post-pandemic highs. The latest Consumer Price Index for May shows year-over-year U.S. …

Competition bureau warns of rental price-fixing, the Home of the Week and more top real estate stories

Open this photo in gallery:Home of the Week, 251 St Clarens Avenue, TorontoJeremie Warshafsky/Jeremie Warshafsky This week, Canada’s Competition Bureau cracks down on rental price fixing. Plus, why renters are locked out of one of the best borrowing …

Guest opinion: The party platform matters in endorsements

As municipal and new school board races heat up in Utah County, opinions vary on whether or not nonpartisan local races should have endorsements from organizations and, if so, by which organizations. In our fast moving, definition-changing world, two …

City Considers Cutting Development Fees for Traffic Reduction and Transportation Improvement

The City of Pasadena will consider cutting transportation fees for new development projects while adding new categories to the fee structure. On Tuesday, July 8, the Municipal Services Committee will review a recommendation to amend Section 4.19.040 of the …

Will lower mortgage rates save California’s housing market?

Will lower mortgage rates convince California house hunters to stop balking at unaffordable homes on the market? What’s next for interest rates is a heated, national debate. The Federal Reserve is taking a cautious approach to further cuts in the rates it …

Truss Financial Group Steps In as SB326 Disrupts Condo Lending Across California

The first round of these inspections was required to be completed by January 1, 2025. CA, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Truss Financial Group Steps In as SB326 Disrupts Condo Lending Across California More than 53,000 …

Stuttgarter Fassadenexperten starten kostenlosen Probeservice nach 40-prozentigem Anstieg gefährlicher Schimmelfälle

Führender Fassadenreiniger fassadenklar.de bietet kostenlose Probereinigung, nachdem Experten gesundheitsgefährdende Warnzeichen entdeckten. STUTTGART, GERMANY, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Die führenden deutschen Fassadenreinigungsspezialisten …

Modular Construction Market Poised to Reach $234.7 Billion by 2031, According to Allied Market Research

Modular Construction Market Poised to Reach $234.7 Billion by 2031, According to Allied Market Research NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global …

Global Sandwich Panels Market to Generate $39.16 Billion by 2031: Dana Group, 3A Composites

Global Sandwich Panels Market to Generate $39.16 Billion by 2031: Dana Group, 3A Composites NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global sandwich …

VitalPBX Announces Live Webinar on Integrating with Salesforce

Discover how VitalPBX + Salesforce integration boosts productivity in a live webinar on July 8, 2025. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VitalPBX, a leading innovator in unified communications, is excited to announce a …

Roach-Related Diseases Threaten Health Across Hampton Roads: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth & Suffolk.

Protect your family and home from diseases found in roaches in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Suffolk. VIRGINIA BEACH, VA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Roach-Related Diseases Threaten Health Across …

Seven Hills Auctions to Conduct Public Online Auction of 1,299± Acre Agricultural Property in Levy County, Florida

Seven Hills Auctions to Conduct Public Online Auction of 1,299± Acre Agricultural Property in Levy County, Florida on July 22, 2025 Offered in 18 tracts. CHIEFLAND, FL, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exceptional farmland …

Outsourcing Payroll Services Fuel Real Estate Business Growth and Compliance Across U.S.

USA real estate firms boost payroll accuracy and compliance by outsourcing payroll services with expert support. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the United States, many industries are increasingly adopting payroll …

Outsourcing Payroll Services Support Real Estate Success Across the U.S. Amid Increasing Regulatory Demands

USA real estate firms boost efficiency and compliance with customized outsourcing payroll services from experts like IBN Technologies. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across the nation, businesses are increasingly …

Mikel DeFrancesco Named RealTrends Top Realtor in Quincy, Milton & South Shore MA

QUINCY, MA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mikel DeFrancesco of William Raveis Real Estate has been recognized as a RealTrends Verified top nationwide real estate agent for 2025, solidifying his reputation as a premier Quincy MA …

Pipes Market Set for Robust Growth: Reaching $209.1 Billion with 4.5% CAGR by 2032

Pipes Market Set for Robust Growth: Reaching $209.1 Billion with 4.5% CAGR by 2032 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Pipes Market by Material (Metal, Thermoplastic, …

Construction Equipment Market: Catalyzing Industrial Expansion with Smart Machinery, Reach $313.9 Billion by 2031

Construction Equipment Market: Catalyzing Industrial Expansion with Smart Machinery, Reach $313.9 Billion by 2031 NEW CASTLE, DE, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to the report published by Allied Market Research, the global …

Outsourcing Payroll Services Power Real Estate Growth Across the U.S. Amid Intensified Regulatory Pressures

Improve accuracy and reduce costs in real estate by outsourcing payroll services customized to industry challenges. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the United States, a growing number of industries are shifting to …

Dallas County Property Tax Protests Help Blunt Record Values and Taxes

O'Connor discusses how the Dallas County property tax protests helped blunt record values and taxes in 2025. DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex is one of the fastest-growing …

Experienced Sacramento Remodeler Launch Future Generation Construction to Bring Luxury Remodeling Directly to Homeowners

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new general contracting company has stepped into the Sacramento remodeling scene. Future Generation Construction, built by a team with years of hands-on experience, is now working …

Marysville-Based Melby Electric Completes Major Residential Electrical Remodel for New Home in Snohomish, Washington

MARYSVILLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A home in Snohomish just got a serious electrical upgrade, thanks to Melby Electric out of Marysville. It was a full residential electrical remodel and not just a random light fixture swap …

Water Heaters Today LLC Brings 90 Years of Family Plumbing History to the Las Vegas Area

LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new plumbing name has arrived in Southern Nevada, and it carries nearly a century of trusted experience. Water Heaters Today LLC, now open at 336 Auster Park Ave in the Rhodes Ranch area, …

Outsourcing Payroll Services Enhances Real Estate Efficiency Amid Rising U.S. Regulatory Requirements

Outsourcing payroll services helps U.S. real estate companies manage commissions, taxes, and multi-state operations. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The adoption of payroll outsourcing is accelerating across the U.S., …

Palm Beach Staffing Agency Founders Say Elite Families Are Rewriting the Rules on Hiring Household Staff

PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Palm Beach’s gated enclaves and oceanfront estates, the staff behind the scenes have long been expected to deliver excellence without ever being seen. But according to local …

Zafir Rashid's $1.5B destination district project secures building permit to begin vertical construction

FL, UNITED STATES, July 7, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zafir Rashid, Head of Development at Teramir Group of Companies, confirmed that the firm’s flagship Nickelodeon-branded U.S. resort has received its building permit, clearing the path for …