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Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
More California households (28%) could afford a typical condo/townhome in the fourth quarter, rising from 27% in the prior quarter and from 25% one year before. Continue Reading Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.4% from 17.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
The building is slated to receive $9 million in planned upgrades. Continue Reading Florida Apartment Tower Transitions from Market Rate to Affordable Housing
Scioto Properties Acquires 277-Property Portfolio for $80 Million
This is the company’s largest transaction. Continue Reading Scioto Properties Acquires 277-Property Portfolio for $80 Million
FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
The tool can be used in combination with the FHFA’s Public Use Database. Continue Reading FHFA Releases Mortgage Loan and Natural Disaster Dashboard
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
Editor Phil Hall considers the pros and cons of covering celebrity-focused real estate stories. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When is Celebrity Real Estate Deserving of Coverage?
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product
Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better.com, said the product reduces “the traditional barriers that exist for FHA borrowers.” Continue Reading Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product
Redfin Announces Nationwide Expansion of Agent Compensation Plan
Redfin Next initially launched last January in four California markets. Continue Reading Redfin Announces Nationwide Expansion of Agent Compensation Plan
S2 Capital Acquires Denver-Area Multifamily Community
Dartmouth Woods was built in 1990 and consists of modern two- and three-story buildings. Continue Reading S2 Capital Acquires Denver-Area Multifamily Community
Gregory Raap Named SVP of Property Management at CONAM
Raap brings over two decades of multifamily real estate experience involving conventional, affordable and military housing. Continue Reading Gregory Raap Named SVP of Property Management at CONAM
Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes
Redfin agents in the Dallas and Portland markets have seen instances of “3%” written on a lockbox. Continue Reading Report: Many Sellers Still Covering Buyer’s Agent Fee Despite NAR Settlement Changes















