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Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
Editor Phil Hall opines on the intersection of real estate, cryptocurrency and federal regulations. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down by 1 Basis Point
One year ago, the CMBS delinquency rate was 4.66%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Down by 1 Basis Point
North Dakota Lawmakers Consider Expanding Homestead Property Tax Credit
Rep. Nels Christianson, the bill’s sponsor, said his legislation provides property tax relief to residents who need it the most. Continue Reading North Dakota Lawmakers Consider Expanding Homestead Property Tax Credit
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization. Continue Reading NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director
Bessent will take the leadership role from Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday. Continue Reading Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director
Home Builders Give Thumbs Down to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
“Tariffs on lumber and other building materials increase the cost of construction,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Home Builders Give Thumbs Down to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
GOP Cheers, Democrats Slam Trump’s Firing of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted a “Golden Age of predatory lending.” Continue Reading GOP Cheers, Democrats Slam Trump’s Firing of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
Pittsburgh-Area Mall Sells for $34 Million
The company bought the mail in 2004 for $231.2 million. Continue Reading Pittsburgh-Area Mall Sells for $34 Million
Study: Homeowners Spend Roughly $24,000 Per Year on Non-Mortgage Housing Expenses
Those in homeowners associations (HOAs) pay an extra $3,077 in annual HOA fees. Continue Reading Study: Homeowners Spend Roughly $24,000 Per Year on Non-Mortgage Housing Expenses
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