American Land Title Association Reports Increase in Seller Impersonation Fraud Attempts The American Land Title Association reveals that seller impersonation fraud attempts are on the rise, with 28% of title companies encountering at least one such incident in 2023, according to their recent study. According to the study, seller impersonation fraud is often detected before […]
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The Fallon Company and Street2Ivy Congratulate Graduates of Real Estate Entrepreneurship Youth Program Graduates of the 2024 Real Estate Entrepreneurship Youth Program pose with coaches and executives from The Fallon Company and Street2Ivy after receiving their certificates of completion. Boston– The Fallon Company CEO Michael Fallon and Managing Director Danny Guadagnoli, alongside Street2Ivy founder Tavares
The Impact of Housing on the Economy We recently posted about the nation’s GDP was up 2.8% in Q2, 2024. The NAHB’s Eye on Housing took a deeper dive into the numbers to reveal that housing’s share of the economy stayed level at 16.1% in the Q2, 2024 and remained above 16% after staying constant
The housing sector continues to account for more than 16% of the GDP. Read More »
Exclusive Report for Inman Intel Subscribers This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, the data and research arm of Inman offering deep insights and market intelligence on the business of residential real estate and proptech. Subscribe today. For a brief moment this month, mortgage rates plunged below the 6.5 percent mark — down significantly from
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BOSTON–Suffolk recently hosted 16 Girl Scouts at Suffolk’s Roxbury headquarters for a day of learning about the fascinating world of construction and the importance of female representation in the industry. The visit was part of Suffolk’s 10-year “Rebuild the Ratio” partnership with Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA). Following an introduction to Suffolk and its
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Latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report According to the latest Yardi Matrix Multifamily Report, the average U.S. multifamily rent was $1,753 (up $4) in July, 2024. Year-over-year growth was unchanged at 0.8%. Yardi says multifamily growth is weak, but there is some strength. Indeed… “Multifamily rent growth is weak nationally compared to long-term levels, but the
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently released a report stating that the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) saw a 0.2% increase in July 2024. Over the past 12 months leading up to July, the index has risen by 2.9%. One significant contributor to this increase was the 0.4% rise in
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Boston REIA Business Associate Programs: Amplify Your Brand in the Real Estate Market Are you ready to elevate your business and connect with a thriving community of real estate investors? The Boston REIA Business Associate Programs are tailored for businesses of all sizes, providing a powerful platform to showcase your products or services directly to
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The U.S. government has reported that total construction spending in June 2024 was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,148.4 billion, which is 0.3% lower than May’s revised number. However, June’s revised estimate is 6.2% higher than one year ago. Residential construction was at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $928 billion in June,
Construction spending in the U.S. experienced a slight decrease once again in June. Read More »