Current News & Events
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
The terms of the GTOs are effective beginning April 15 and ending on Oct. 9. Continue Reading FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
Lowe’s Acquires Artisan Design Group for $1.3 Billion
Lowe’s will finance the acquisition with cash on hand. Continue Reading Lowe’s Acquires Artisan Design Group for $1.3 Billion
Lofty Debuts Automated Agent Marketing Tool
The company will unveil Lofty Bloom in the webinar “Plant the Seeds of Success: Own Your Market with Lofty Bloom.” Continue Reading Lofty Debuts Automated Agent Marketing Tool
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Talking About a Recession
What happens when the messengers appear to be corrupting the message? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Talking About a Recession
Arizona MLS to Add Floor Plans to Listings
WARDEX noted floor plans are a standard feature in many international real estate markets. Continue Reading Arizona MLS to Add Floor Plans to Listings
New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
The legislation would require the FHLBank system to contribute 30% or a minimum of $200 million of its net earnings to its Affordable Home Program. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Refocus Federal Home Loan Banks to Support Housing Finance
Florida Real Estate Agent Charged with Trafficking Weapons and Drugs
On June 26, 2024, Braden Hobbs was arrested for driving under the influence and trafficking in cocaine. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Charged with Trafficking Weapons and Drugs
Coldwell Banker Opens Office in Poland to Focus on Commercial Real Estate
The Warsaw-based Coldwell Banker Commercial Nuvalu is led by Łukasz Wasilewski and Marcin Wasilewski. Continue Reading Coldwell Banker Opens Office in Poland to Focus on Commercial Real Estate
Massachusetts Lawmaker Arrested for Stealing Funds from Builders Group
Some of the stolen funds were used to buy luxury items and pay for personal psychic services. Continue Reading Massachusetts Lawmaker Arrested for Stealing Funds from Builders Group
Homes.com CEO Slams Zillow on New Listings Policy
Andy Florance called it “an incredible move of audacity and a pure power play of epic proportion.” Continue Reading Homes.com CEO Slams Zillow on New Listings Policy
