Current News & Events
Eddie Bauer Retail Stores Face Closing Amid Bankruptcy Reports
The Bellevue, Washington-based retailer operates approximately 180 locations across the US and Canada. Continue Reading Eddie Bauer Retail Stores Face Closing Amid Bankruptcy Reports
Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
D’Amaro has served as chairman of the Disney Experiences segment since 2020. Continue Reading Disney Names Josh D’Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO
Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
To address affordability issues due to higher rates, some lenders are advancing creative financing offers to their borrowers and the real estate agents who serve them. Continue Reading Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
A total of 990 programs (39%) were offered through local housing finance agencies. Continue Reading More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
“With the last few years, everything going on, I really got super hyper-focused,” El Moussa said. Continue Reading HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
The five states with the highest share of loans that were current as a percent of servicing portfolio are Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Oregon, and Colorado. Continue Reading Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
“Housing is a basic human right, not a privilege,” said Sen. Alex Padilla. Continue Reading Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
Blaylock previously served as senior vice president of HomeServices of America Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Continue Reading Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The messages were all posted to Pulte’s personal X account, which he has used exclusively for communications purposes since becoming appointed as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The bank will lease an additional 65,000 square feet at 560 Mission Street. Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
The development will also include a 2.5-acre public park that is accessible both residents and the broader Anna community. Continue Reading The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Seattle sellers offered concessions to buyers in 71.3% of home sale transactions, Continue Reading 44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions















