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Gov. Gavin Newsom Expedites Temporary Housing For Residents In Areas Struck By LA Wildfires
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The increase in housing sentiment was attributed to improving optimism among home sellers. The housing sentiment increased slightly in February ahead of the spring home-buying season, hitting the highest levels recorded in nearly two years, according to Fannie Mae. Mortgage Rates Drop After Climbing for Four Weeks, Demand Surges 11%
Mortgage rates for the 30-year fixed-rate loan fell 0.06 percentage points in the week ending March 7. Over 30% of Home Buyers and Sellers Don’t Know They Can Negotiate Real Estate Commissions: Report
Among buyers and sellers who did negotiate the commission with their agents, 64% said they successfully reduced the fees. Real Estate Agents Could Lose $30 Billion in Commissions Under New Model
A new compensation model would require home buyers and sellers to pay their agents separately, with the commission being independent of the final home price. Disney May Soon Add Another Avatar-Themed Land to Disneyland Resort: CEO
Disney may build Avatar-based land in other Disneyland locations, including Asia and Europe. Disney could soon add another Avatar-themed land to the Disneyland Resort, Bob Iger, CEO of Walt Disney Co. Consumer Groups Warn Fed on ‘Dangerous’ Merger Between Capital One and Discover
A coalition of advocacy groups warned that Capital One would be able to hike fees after it closes the acquisition of Discover, which the former said could happen in late 2024 or early 2025. Liberty University Fined $14M for Violating Campus Safety Law
The university had multiple violations of the Clery Act between 2016 to 2023, including failing to issue timely warnings about criminal activity on campus, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Nation’s Oldest Gun Manufacturer Remington Closes Its Ilion Plant After 200 Years
Remington's exit from Ilion, New York will eliminate 300 jobs in the blue-collar town. Remington, America's oldest gun manufacturer, has officially closed its plant in the Village of Ilion in New York after more than 200 years in the state. US Home Listings Post Biggest Increase in Nearly 3 Years; Inventory Hits High Not Seen Since 2020: Report
The number of listings of homes for sale rose 13% in the four weeks ending February 25. The spring housing market is looking quite promising as new listings rose by more than 10% year-over-year, and the inventory saw significant improvement. 10 Towns Where Tiny Homes Are Growing in Popularity: Report
Tiny homes are defined as houses under 500 square feet, which first began popping in the wake of the 2007 and 2008 financial crisis.
