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Foot Locker returns to sales growth; plans to relocate HQ to Florida, shutter ops in several international markets in 2025

August 29, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Business Florida, foot, growth, international, Locker, Markets, ops, Plans, relocate, returns, sales, shutter

Foot Locker announced on Wednesday a return to sales growth in the second quarter, up 1.9% to $1.9 billion, with the U.S. firm revealing plans to relocate its headquarters and shutter operations in several markets. Foot Locker- Facebook The New York City-headquartered specialty footwear retailer said comparable sales increased by 2.6%, led by global Foot Locker and Kids [...]read moreFoot Locker returns to sales growth; plans to relocate HQ to Florida, shutter ops in several international markets in 2025

FHFA seeks public comment on GSEs’ underserved markets plans

June 13, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate comment, Fannie Mae, FHFA, Freddie Mac, GSEs, Markets, Plans, Public, Regulatory Compliance, seeks, underserved

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) this week issued a public request for information for plans submitted by government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac under the Duty to Serve (DTS) program that aims to serve underserved markets from 2025 through 2027. Established by the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA) of 2008, the [...]read moreFHFA seeks public comment on GSEs’ underserved markets plans

US Home Prices Rise In 93% Of All Housing Markets In Q1, NAR Says

May 9, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Home, Housing, Markets, NAR, prices, rise

Low inventory drove prices higher nationwide despite some of the highest mortgage rates in decades, National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said on Wednesday. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join [...]read moreUS Home Prices Rise In 93% Of All Housing Markets In Q1, NAR Says

Home prices grew in 93% of markets in Q1 2024: NAR

May 9, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Grew, Home, Home Prices, Markets, mortgage rates, NAR, National Association of Realtors, prices

Home prices trended up in almost all U.S. metro areas during the first quarter of 2024. Out of 221 metro markets analyzed, 205 (93%) posted yearly home price gains in Q1 2024, while 30% experienced double-digit price gains during the same period — up from 15% in the fourth quarter of 2023 — according to the National [...]read moreHome prices grew in 93% of markets in Q1 2024: NAR

Markets, Museums, Tours, & More

May 8, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Markets, Museums, New York, ny, RID:30749, tours

Experience New York City’s energy, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems, there’s always something to do in the city that never sleeps. New York City is a melting pot of cultures, cuisines, and experiences. The city’s skyline is adorned with architectural marvels like the Empire State Building and One World Trade Center, while its streets [...]read moreMarkets, Museums, Tours, & More

10 Rentals in 5 Years by Buying in Overlooked Short-Term Rental Markets

May 6, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate buying, Markets, Overlooked, Rental, Rentals, ShortTerm, Years

When you think about short-term rental and Airbnb markets, what comes to mind? Joshua Tree, the Smoky Mountains, maybe Destin? We all know about the famous short-term rental markets, but what about the not-so-famous ones? You know, the unsexy markets where you book an Airbnb for a conference or when you’re going to see extended [...]read more10 Rentals in 5 Years by Buying in Overlooked Short-Term Rental Markets

The Silver Lining Behind The Market’s Mixed Messages

May 4, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Lining, Markets, messages, mixed, silver

While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete. This article was shared here with permission from Mike DelPrete for Inman Intel, a data and research arm of Inman offering deep insights and market intelligence on the business of residential real estate [...]read moreThe Silver Lining Behind The Market’s Mixed Messages

Apple: pay attention to emerging markets, not falling China sales

May 3, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Technology Apple, Attention, China, Emerging, falling, Markets, pay, sales

Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri challenged investor worries over an 8% drop in China revenue, by noting that sales in other emerging markets are growing. “When we start looking at places like India, like Saudi, like Mexico, Turkey, Brazil…and Indonesia, the numbers are getting large, and we’re very happy because these are markets where [...]read moreApple: pay attention to emerging markets, not falling China sales

Engel & Völkers Enters Philadelphia, Mexico City Markets

May 1, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate City, Engel, enters, Markets, Mexico, Philadelphia, Völkers

Engel & Völkers Philadelphia will be led by Jim Becker, Ed Casella and Logan Rothman, while Mexico City will be helmed by Rodrigo Pérez del Toro and Malusa de Nova. At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business [...]read moreEngel & Völkers Enters Philadelphia, Mexico City Markets

What It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors

April 30, 2024 mpsingh No Comments Real estate Housing, investors, Markets, Means

In This Article A record 300,000 migrants entered the U.S. through the southern border in December. Rather than trying to sneak past border agents, many surrendered to apply for asylum. Overwhelmed immigration courts take years to process these claims, and migrants are protected from deportation in the meantime. They hope to stay, work, and build a life here. But [...]read moreWhat It Really Means for Housing Markets and Investors