Current News & Events
Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
“Unfortunately, this month’s turmoil in the Middle East has put upward pressure on mortgage rates, which in turn could impact overall affordability in the months ahead,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Decreased in February
238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
The five-story building as 57 units, or 20% of the residences, set aside for households earning an average of 50% of the area median income. Continue Reading 238-Unit Mixed-Income Apartment Building Opens in New Haven
NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
The challenge for lawmakers, and those who enforce those laws, is that those reactions almost always include unintended consequences. When the Federal Court gave its final approval for NAR’s settlement of the Sitzer/Burnett case back in November, it sent shockwaves through the real estate industry. Continue Reading NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
Texas Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Johnson Space Center in Houston
Florida and Ohio are also seeking to host NASA’s headquarters when its lease in Washington, DC, expires. Continue Reading Texas Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Johnson Space Center in Houston
72-Year-Old Idaho Man Sentenced for Embezzling Public Housing Authority
Bruce Hauber, 72, was employed as the executive director of the federally funded American Falls Housing Authority (AFHA) from 2019 to 2023. Continue Reading 72-Year-Old Idaho Man Sentenced for Embezzling Public Housing Authority
The BLVD Group Acquires Rhode Island Apartment Community for $57 Million
The acquisition and renovation are being financed through Low Income Housing Tax Credits and tax-exempt bonds. Continue Reading The BLVD Group Acquires Rhode Island Apartment Community for $57 Million
Emory University Receives $5 Million for New Real Estate Center
The newly announced BL Harbert Real Estate Center will be designed to equip students to excel as real estate entrepreneurs and practitioners. Continue Reading Emory University Receives $5 Million for New Real Estate Center
NAR Hires New SVP of Education and Events
Elizabeth Ranno joins NAR from property management software provider RealPage. Continue Reading NAR Hires New SVP of Education and Events
Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
East Baton Rouge Superintendent LaMont Cole floated the idea of renovating Westminster Elementary School into housing specifically for new educators. Continue Reading Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud, the Sun Belt loses its charm, and a tribute to a lodging sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
“We’re not going to disburse 1,483 people into the universe,” said Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $397,516 in February to $381,921 in March. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Surged in March
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