Current News & Events
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
Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Banosian joined the company (formerly Guaranteed Rate) in 2007 and was most recently executive vice president for sales. Continue Reading Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
Stephanie Lovins wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the receipt. Continue Reading Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
The properties encompass nearly 80 million rentable square feet across the nation with over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs. Continue Reading GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 9% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
Built in 1998, the property has a 94% occupancy rate and offers an array of amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. Continue Reading FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
The medal celebrates Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada or an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Continue Reading BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act
Editor Phil Hall considers the role of the Carter-era legislation in today’s financial services industry. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act
Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Sahil Nandwani is a donor to the state Republican Party. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
Nearly half of the 162 active grants going to the nonprofits are slated for cancellation. Continue Reading Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
he Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison is selling the ports. Continue Reading BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
