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Senate Adjourns for Recess, Leaving Fate of Housing Bill on Hold
The housing bill is one of several contentious pieces of legislation being left unresolved by the Senate. Continue Reading Senate Adjourns for Recess, Leaving Fate of Housing Bill on Hold
Chicago Bears: ‘There is Not a Viable Site in the City’ for New Stadium
“The Chicago Bears have exhausted every opportunity to stay in Chicago, which was our initial goal,” said the team in a statement. Continue Reading Chicago Bears: ‘There is Not a Viable Site in the City’ for New Stadium
First American Rolls Out Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alert Service
The service notifies homeowners of new filings—such as deeds or liens—that may affect their property ownership. Continue Reading First American Rolls Out Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alert Service
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Virginia Home Sales Up 7.3% in December
Virginia’s median sales price was $415,000, up $1,510 from last year for an increase of less than 1%. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 7.3% in December
Grant Cardone Calls on Trump to Extend Bonus Depreciation to Homeowners
Cardone said he “floated this concept to administration a week ago” and the president liked the idea. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Calls on Trump to Extend Bonus Depreciation to Homeowners
Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
The decline in sales was mirrored by a decline in new listings – 30,595 in December, compared to 34,812 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Dropped in December
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Jan. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
“For buyers, easing rates and more options created opportunities that didn’t exist a year ago,” said REMAX CEO Erik Carlson. Continue Reading REMAX: December Home Sales Up 14.9%
Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
“Luxury home sales are small but powerful,” said Jennifer Wauhob, president of Texas Realtors. Continue Reading Record Number of $1 Million-Plus Homes Sold in Texas
Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
The DOJ noted there has been no determination of liability against the parties in the settlement. Continue Reading Luxury Home Builders and Owners in $2.65 Million Settlement Over Loan Fraud Allegations
Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025
“The average size of a SASB deal in 2025 was $718.9 million,” said Orest Mandzy, managing editor of Trepp’s CRE Direct. Continue Reading Private-Label CMBS Market Issuance Up 21% During 2025















