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Canadian Housing Starts Down 6% in March
“March housing starts data point to a continued loss of momentum in housing construction,” said CMHC’s Mathieu Laberge. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down 6% in March
Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Collins will succeed John Anzalone, who is retiring on April 30 after a nine-year tenure as CEO. Continue Reading Invesco Mortgage Capital Promotes Kevin Collins to CEO
Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Founded in 2005 by Amy Bayer and Carol Bayer, PorchLight serves the Denver and Boulder markets. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
“Look, it wasn’t my choice of where to take the money,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
“Our hearts break as we witness the catastrophe unfolding in Texas,” said HUD Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Newsom Allocates $101 Million for Multifamily Rebuilding After LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will release $101 million to finance the rebuilding of affordable multifamily rental housing in the Greater Los Angeles Region. According to the governor’s office,...
Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
The average Russian buyer paid $652,915 per property, while the overall foreign average was $480,695. Continue Reading Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Overriding Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on 3 Property Tax Reforms
Ohio’s Senate has not set a date for the consideration of overriding the governor’s votes. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Overriding Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on 3 Property Tax Reforms
Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
On a month-over-month basis, asking rents rose 0.6%. Continue Reading Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
The Refinance Index increased 9% from the previous week and was 56% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
The FTC will send checks and PayPal payments to 960 affected consumers. Continue Reading FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm














