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Mostly Negative Response to Trump Naming FHFA’s Pulte as National Intelligence Chief
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said, “I see no evidence of any qualifications for that job.” Continue Reading Mostly Negative Response to Trump Naming FHFA’s Pulte as National Intelligence Chief
The Agency Opens First Italian Office
The new location is led by Managing Partner Salvatore Baldinu, who previously owned and operated Centocase Sardegna since 2000. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Italian Office
Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
Down payment percentages were highest in San Jose, San Francisco and Anaheim, where the typical homebuyer in each market put down 25% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer’s Down Payment at $64,000
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by One Basis Point
At the property-type level, two of the five major sectors recorded upswings in their delinquency rates. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up by One Basis Point
The Real Brokerage Expands Canadian Presence into New Brunswick
The Miami-headquartered company also operates in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. Continue Reading The Real Brokerage Expands Canadian Presence into New Brunswick
Realtor.com Debuts RealAssist AI, a New Home Search Tool
The tool can also enable users to pause and later return where their last session left off. Continue Reading Realtor.com Debuts RealAssist AI, a New Home Search Tool
HGTV’s Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Announce New Canadian TV Series
The couple will star in the new unscripted series “Baeumler Ranch,” where they will transform a ranch in the Prairies into a world-class destination. Continue Reading HGTV’s Bryan and Sarah Baeumler Announce New Canadian TV Series
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: And the Award Goes to…Jerome Powell?
Is the former Fed chairman starting his revenge tour? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: And the Award Goes to…Jerome Powell?
SL Green Sells Manhattan Office Tower for $312.2 Million
The 37-story, 390,000 square foot property is currently 92% leased. Continue Reading SL Green Sells Manhattan Office Tower for $312.2 Million
Barry Diller’s People Inc. Offers to Buy MGM Resorts International for $18 Billion
People Inc. owns 26.1% of the outstanding common stock of MGM and would possess just over 50.1% of the equity of the company if the transaction is approved. Continue Reading Barry Diller’s People Inc. Offers to Buy MGM Resorts International for $18 Billion
New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
The new tool is integrated directly with Encompass, ICE’s loan origination system (LOS), to centralize fraud risk scoring and property risk data in a user-friendly dashboard. Continue Reading New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
Utah Developer Cole West Names Chris Winter as President of Homebuilding
Winter previously served as division president for Cole West’s Southern Utah homebuilding operations. Continue Reading Utah Developer Cole West Names Chris Winter as President of Homebuilding















