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New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
The new tool simulates how different credit actions could impact several of the FICO Score versions used in mortgage lending. Continue Reading New FICO Mortgage Simulator Previews Potential Impact of Different Credit Actions
Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
“Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time, and increasing supply is essential to addressing it,” said Jane Fraser, CEO and board chairwoman of Citi. Continue Reading Citi Debuts $60 Billion Blueprint for Housing Opportunity Initiative
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
A new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
NY Times Publishes Probe on Political Donations by NAR Nonprofit Affiliate
NAR said the Times was writing a “false claim” that it was “a partisan organization with a right-leaning agenda.” Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Probe on Political Donations by NAR Nonprofit Affiliate
Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio
The acquired properties are subject to low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) rent restrictions. Continue Reading Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio
RealPage Says DOJ Dropped Antitrust Investigation
The DOJ offered no public comment on its actions. Continue Reading RealPage Says DOJ Dropped Antitrust Investigation
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First South Dakota Affiliated Office
The new office is owned and operated by the siblings Dana Fisher and Danielle Konechne. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First South Dakota Affiliated Office
Gindi Equities Acquires Second Multifamily Community in Fargo
The 252-unit property was acquired from Property Resources Group, which will continue to manage and service the asset. Continue Reading Gindi Equities Acquires Second Multifamily Community in Fargo
EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
“After many years of serving consumers, EasyKnock has closed its doors,” said the New York City-based company. Continue Reading EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Remove Powell as Fed Chairman
Jerome Powell can relax – President-elect Donald Trump stated he would not try to replace him before his terms as Federal Reserve chairman ends in May 2026. In an interview broadcast on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” moderator Kristen Welker pressed Trump on retaining...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
A new achievement in luxury real estate, an executive preparing the next generation of professionals, and the perils of renting to Hunter Biden top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
