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Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Maine Home Sales up 6.51%
A total of 753 home sales were closed in Maine last month, a 6.51% increase from the 707 sales transacted in February 2024. According to data from the Main Association of Realtors, the statewide median sales price for those sales was $381,500, a 9% jump from the...
Andrew Cuomo’s NYC Mayoral Bid Attracts Wealthy Real Estate Donors
Cuomo resigned as New York governor in 2020 amid sexual harassment allegations. Continue Reading Andrew Cuomo’s NYC Mayoral Bid Attracts Wealthy Real Estate Donors
Stephen M. Green, EVP/CIO at NHP Foundation, Dies at 70
He served as director of capital programs for the District of Columbia Housing Authority. Continue Reading Stephen M. Green, EVP/CIO at NHP Foundation, Dies at 70
Kolter Homes Unveils New 55+ Community in Florida
The community will feature over 800 homes. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New 55+ Community in Florida
UK Government Plans to Build 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes by 2029
The announcement follows government plans to train 60,000 construction workers to address a worker shortage in that sector. Continue Reading UK Government Plans to Build 18,000 New Social and Affordable Homes by 2029
FHFA’s Pulte Rescinds Five Biden-Era Housing Policy Actions
Pulte announced his actions in photographs of the paper-based orders posted to his personal X account. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Rescinds Five Biden-Era Housing Policy Actions
Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
The Refinance Index decreased 5% from the previous week, although it was 63% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Sluggish Refinance Activity Drives Down Mortgage Application Levels
Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Nest Collections was created in partnership with Studio Kasa founder Josh Kasper. Continue Reading Nest Seekers Launches Art Brokerage Affiliate
Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Dollar Tree acquired Family Dollar for more than $8 billion in 2015. Continue Reading Dollar Tree Sells Family Dollar Retail Chain for $1 Billion
Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
The new resort is slated to open in 2027. Continue Reading Hilton’s Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts to Open First Texas Resort
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