The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage continued its ascent to the dreaded 8% level in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.79% as of Oct. 26, up from last week when it averaged 7.63%. A...
One of New York City’s most iconic office buildings is being transitioned into a new life as a luxury residential project. The Real Deal reported The Brodsky Organization has acquired a stake in the Flatiron Building, the triangular 22-story structure built in 1902 as...
Tech Trends: Last week I talked about how Plunk is delivering a technology solution that will get every real estate professional more visibility into every property across this country. This is a huge problem that technology can solve. Plunk, for one, has stepped up...
NewHomesMate, a proptech startup focused on helping buyers acquire newly constructed homes, has expanded its service to the Atlanta market. According to the company, NewHomesMate will help Atlanta-area builders improve the marketing of their properties. “Providing 82%...
Southern First Bancshares Inc. (NASDAQ: SFST), holding company for Southern First Bank, has opened its new Dream Mortgage Center in Columbia, South Carolina. According to the company, the Dream Mortgage Center was created to provide homebuyer education and outreach in...
Workbox, a Chicago-based specialized workspace operator, has hired Timothy Doman as the company’s first executive vice president and head of real estate. In his new role, Doman will leverage more than 30 years of portfolio management experience across all major...