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2050, the Purple Line, and the Future of Housing in Montgomery County

Montgomery County is experiencing a significant housing shortage, affecting everyone from teachers and immigrants to young families and seniors. As the county grapples with addressing this issue, there are three major factors that could play a significant role in shaping the future of housing: Thrive 2050, the Purple Line, and rent stabilization legislation. In this comprehensive article, we will discuss...

Magnitude of Recent Bank Failures Not Seen Since Great Recession

The takeover by banking regulators this month of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank has conjured up the ghost of the Great Recession.Of the 523 bank failures since 2008, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. figures show, only one was larger than either Silicon Valley Bank or Signature Bank. That would be Washington Mutual Bank, which had $307 billion in assets, while Silicon Valley Bank had $209 billion and...

These are the states where Americans are relocating

Story at a glance The Sunshine State’s population grew by nearly 2 percent. Texas, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee also saw population boosts. California saw the largest number of residents move out of state in 2022, yet it remains the most populous state in the country. More people moved to Florida than any other state in the country in 2022, according to a new report from...

The Biggest Mistake Homebuyers Might Make Right Now

Pamela Grunstein still thinks about the couple who presumed the high-priced, haywire housing market of 2022 was bound to settle down, so they put their house hunt on hold to wait it out. Grunstein, a real estate agent with the Francie Malina Team in New York’s Westchester County, met the couple when their local market was rife with bidding wars and offers often six figures over the asking price....

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