Current News & Events
Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Names David C. Lockwood III as CEO
Lockwood replaces Jim Dinegar, who stepped down after serving as CEO since last May. Continue Reading Society of Industrial and Office Realtors Names David C. Lockwood III as CEO
Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands into New England
The company will use its new office to extend its presence throughout most of Massachusetts and into parts of New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Continue Reading Remodeling Firm West Shore Home Expands into New England
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
John McMickle of North South Government Strategies started work last week as a FICO lobbyist. Continue Reading Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
CoStar alleged that Zillow published over 46,000 of its copyright protected images, with many still bearing the CoStar watermark. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Only about one-third (35.7%) of homes sold over asking price, down from nearly half (47.8%) a year earlier. Continue Reading Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Biden appointee, gave HUD an Aug. 4 deadline to report how it planned to meet its fiscal year obligations on FHIP grant distribution. Continue Reading Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
The conversion will bring six offices and 170 agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. Continue Reading Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
But let’s be clear: this isn’t about more regulation. It’s about getting government out of the way. Continue Reading Finally—A Bipartisan Housing Bill That Actually Makes Sense
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
There are currently 2,554 homebuyer assistance programs operating today. Continue Reading Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
The bill is backed by leading housing industry organizations including the National Association of Realtors and the Mortgage Bankers Association. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
