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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Rejects UWM’s Latest Merger Offer
The Two Harbors board also complained that UWM’s offer is structured to benefit UWM and not Two Harbors. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. Rejects UWM’s Latest Merger Offer
Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
The FHA share of total applications inched up to 17.9% from 17.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up, Mortgage Credit Availability Down
Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
ATTOM’s analysis found 222,358 properties were in the foreclosure process during the second quarter. Continue Reading Home Vacancy Rate Holds Steady for 13th Straight Quarter
Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Christina Weitzel, team lead for the RE/MAX Mineral Point office, complained that the county has been slow in remediating the damage created by the cyberattack. Continue Reading Cyberattack Shuts Down Real Estate Transactions in Wisconsin County
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens New Office in Hungary
The Budapest-based Hungary Sotheby’s International Realty will service the luxury residential market throughout the capital, the surrounding regions, and the Lake Balaton area. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens New Office in Hungary
Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Savannas Ridge’s amenities include a clubhouse, resort-style swimming pool, playground and basketball court. Continue Reading Yes Communities Launches New Manufactured Housing Community in Florida
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Trump, who has been highly critical of Powell’s leadership of the Fed, did not immediately comment on the meeting. Continue Reading Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
Real estate is an important aspect of Dubai’s economy, with $207.22 billion in transactions last year. Continue Reading New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor













