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New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
“This decision raises questions about corruption under your watch and its impact on housing affordability for American families,” said the letter to Bondi. Continue Reading Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
An appearance earlier today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” was a rare example where journalists questioned Pulte’s honesty and integrity, to his visible discomfort. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
In 19% (111) of the 579 counties with sufficient data to analyze, residents needed to spend at least half of their annualized wages to purchase and maintain a home in the second quarter. Continue Reading California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
This is not the first time that Jerald Benjamin Clawson ran afoul of the law. Continue Reading 74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
The governor established an annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize jurisdictions that make progress on their housing development goals. The Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
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