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Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
Jim Chalmers, Australia’s treasurer, acknowledged the rate hike “will be difficult news for millions of Australians.” Continue Reading Australia’s Central Bank Approves First Interest Rate Hike in 3 Years
11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
She joins 11North from Bain Capital Real Estate, where she was a director on the company’s real estate team. Continue Reading 11North Partners Hires Ekta Patel as Chief Operating Officer
California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
The bill was inspired by the mortgage forbearance aspects of the Covid-era CARES Act. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren vowed to stop the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
California Home Sales Softened During March
The March statewide median price was $884,350. Continue Reading California Home Sales Softened During March
Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
The overhaul proposal could be part of President Trump’s 2026 fiscal year budget. Continue Reading Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
“The MLS shouldn’t be able to dictate how homeowners sell their home,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Pritsaw joins Clarion from the investment firm Pretium, where he served as senior managing director. Continue Reading Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
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