Current News & Events
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up During January
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during January were up by 19% from the prior month and up by 2% from one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
New Coalition Seeks to Address Challenges Facing Canadian Housing Market
Problems from the new trade war exacerbate pre-existing issues. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Address Challenges Facing Canadian Housing Market
Don King Punched with $5.35 Million Foreclosure Lawsuit
The property in question is a 40-year-old, 46,467-square-foot warehouse that King acquired for $3 million in 2000. Continue Reading Don King Punched with $5.35 Million Foreclosure Lawsuit
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program was passed by Congress in 2022. Continue Reading Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
HUD Rejects Asheville Hurricane Relief Aid Plan Over DEI Criteria in Funds Disbursement
HUD Secretary Turner stated, “Once again, let me be clear DEI is dead at HUD.” Continue Reading HUD Rejects Asheville Hurricane Relief Aid Plan Over DEI Criteria in Funds Disbursement
Foreclosure Activity Up During February
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 22,730 residential properties in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During February
The Agency Launches Office in Nicaragua
The new office is The Agency’s second location in Central America. Continue Reading The Agency Launches Office in Nicaragua
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Crypto Comes to Washington
The Trump administration is taking an aggressive new look at the viability of cryptocurrency. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Crypto Comes to Washington
New Book Details Newsom’s Financial Backing by Pacific Gas & Electric
PG&E is a major donor to California’s Democratic politicians and has close ties to Newsom and his wife, filmmaker Jennifer Siebel Newsom. Continue Reading New Book Details Newsom’s Financial Backing by Pacific Gas & Electric
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
“Mortgage credit availability in February increased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in a Year
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