The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) has opened the application period for its 2026 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund. In the AHP, FHLBank Chicago financial institution members partner with developers and community organizations on the...
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are the Hits and Misses for the week of April 27-May 1. Hit: Good Intentions,...
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has rolled out Keystone – Due At Time of Expiration (K-DATE), a new home purchase assistance loan designed to offer downpayment and closing cost assistance with 0% interest and no monthly payments. According to the PHFA,...
Realtracs, Tennessee’s largest MLS with more than 19,000 professionals across six states, has expanded its coverage nationwide. The company announced Compass International Holdings (NYSE: COMP) and United Real Estate have committed to contributing their listings to...
Sales in San Francisco’s luxury home market recorded a 22% year-over-year spike in March, marking the fifth straight month of double-digit increases and the third-biggest increase among the nation’s 50 most populous metros. According to data from Redfin, the surge in...
After three consecutive weeks of declines, mortgage rates took an upturn in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of April 30, up from last week when it averaged 6.23%. A...