Current News & Events
The Mortgage Market Is Healthy. That Doesn’t Mean Every Homeowner Is
The mortgage market remains healthy overall, but FHA serious delinquencies have climbed sharply. John G. Stevens argues that the industry should understand why borrowers are struggling before today’s warning signs become tomorrow’s foreclosure statistics. Continue Reading The Mortgage Market Is Healthy. That Doesn’t Mean Every Homeowner Is
Real Estate’s Next Fight Is Over Who Keeps the Homeowner Relationship
HomeServices of America’s move into mortgage servicing through Prosperity Home Mortgage points to a larger shift in housing: the battle to maintain the homeowner relationship long after the closing table. Continue Reading Real Estate’s Next Fight Is Over Who Keeps the Homeowner Relationship
Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
Garg declared he would “work for $1 until Better becomes profitable.” Continue Reading Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
The partnership is “powered by REMAX Golf Lifestyles and the Golfweek editorial team.” Continue Reading REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The scheme involved the sale of land not owned by the sellers, who used phony identification to list the property with a real estate office. Continue Reading Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub
The former James Candy Company property will undergo a $20 million redevelopment to become Taffy Lofts. Continue Reading Former Atlantic City Taffy Factory to Become Mixed-Use Artists Hub
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Last month’s issuance grew the agency’s MBS portfolio outstanding grew to $2.99 trillion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Issuance Totaled $53.1 Billion in July
Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to say if the Department of Justice was reviewing legal options to halt the tax from taking effect. Continue Reading Appeals Court Allows Mamdani to Continue Pied-à-Terre tax Rollout
Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
The amendment would need the approval of at least 60% of voters to become law. Continue Reading Ballot Language for Florida’s Property Tax Amendment is Rewritten
Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
As of July 31, the retail market had an estimated 26.1 million net addition of retail square footage, with big-box and grocery brands leading the expansion. Continue Reading Report: Retail Added 26.1 Million Square Feet Year-to-Date
Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of Aug. 13, down from last week when it averaged 6.69%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Slightly
Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
The top five multifamily lenders in 2025 by dollar volume were JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo, Walker & Dunlop, Berkadia, and CBRE. Continue Reading Multifamily Lending Volume Up 32% Year-Over-Year in 2025
