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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 18-22
Mortgage rates on the rise, predicting home sales in San Francisco, and the other Barbara Corcoran in the spotlight. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 18-22
Powell’s Exit + Market Volatility: How the Top 1% Are Handling It
As Jerome Powell’s term officially comes to an end, the housing industry immediately shifts into speculation about what comes next. Analysts began debating the future direction of interest rates, inflation, and the Federal Reserve policy, while consumers were once...
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Marcus Lemonis faulted the California business environment for “higher taxes, higher fees, higher wages that many businesses simply cannot sustain.” Continue Reading Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Brian Cornell became CEO in 2014, the first chief executive to come into the leadership role from outside of the company. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Realtor.com and WalletHub offer rival data reports. Continue Reading The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
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