Quebec recorded a total of 26,166 residential sales in the second quarter 2024, up 12% year-over-year, according to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB). This level of activity was higher than the average recorded for this time of year...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and The Appraisal Foundation reached a conciliation agreement yesterday that resolved a December 2021 investigation ordered by former HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge into allegations of discrimination into the...
Mortgage rates moved further away from the 7% mark in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of July 11, down from last week when it averaged 6.95%. A year ago at this time,...
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has proposed new rules designed to make it easier for homeowners to get help when they are struggling to pay their mortgage. According to the CFPB, the proposed changes would require mortgage servicers to focus on...
Christie’s International Real Estate has expanded its European presence through an exclusive partnership with the Luxembourg realty firm Unicorn Real Estate. Founded and led by 33-year real estate veteran Fernand Hornung, Unicorn’s services include sales, leasing and...
Anaheim, California-based Carrington Mortgage Services LLC (CMS) is now offering Section 184 Loans for Native Americans for its retail lending customers. The Section 184 Loan Guarantee Program provides loans for American Indians or Alaska Natives who are enrolled...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
