California Regional MLS (CRMLS), the nation’s largest MLS, is now offering its users no-cost 2D floor plans with measurements through CubiCasa, a real estate software company. CRMLS users will receive special access to free floor plans, discounts on add-on features,...
The technology and information firm CondoTek has teamed with Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corp. (MGIC) to create a condominium compliance solution available through CondoTek’s platform. According to the companies, CondoTek’s Condo Project Warrant (CPW) will now...
Mill Valley, California-based Redwood Trust Inc. (NYSE: RWT) has appointed attorney Doneene K. Damon to its board of directors. Damon is a practicing attorney as a director of Richards, Layton & Finger P.A., a multi-disciplinary law firm based in Wilmington,...
Mortgage rates held steady in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.76% as of Nov. 2, down from last week when it averaged 7.79%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.95%. The...
The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has published updated appraisal requirements for the valuation of manufactured homes certified under Fannie Mae’s MH Advantage and Freddie Mac’s ChoiceHome programs. According to the FHA, the updates align appraisal...
A bipartisan initiative led by Reps. Scott Peters (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Sens. Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Mike Braun (R-IN) have reintroduced the Build More Housing Near Transit Act, which is designed to encourage the construction of low- and...