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Better Debuts Debit Card Tied to HELOC Funds
All approved Better HELOC customers will be offered the Better Home Equity card as a disbursement method beginning this summer. Continue Reading Better Debuts Debit Card Tied to HELOC Funds
New Forecast Points to Declining Vacancy Rate for Industrial Real Estate
The national industrial real estate vacancy rate remained in the mid-7% range entering the second quarter and is expected to edge higher into 2027 before rolling into a gradual decline, according to a revised forecast from CoStar Group. Under the revised forecast,...
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
Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
The average selling price of $1.02 million was down by 5.2% compared to one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
The new platform’s features include identity-locked encryption that only allows the intended recipient to access a document. Continue Reading Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products













