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LGI Homes Launches Master-Planned Community in Houston Suburb
Cypress Trails will bring more than 500 new single-family homes to the area. Continue Reading LGI Homes Launches Master-Planned Community in Houston Suburb
Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
The agency said the pooling and securitization of loans in April benefited more than 160,000 households, including over 58,000 first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae’s MBS Portfolio Reached Nearly $3 Trillion in April
Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The four most expensive homes sold last month brought in $50 million or more, while all 10 sold for north of $30 million. Continue Reading Florida Mansion, 5 NYC Properties Topped February’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Two Harbors Investment Corp. Identifies CrossCountry Mortgage as New Bidder for Merger
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a New York City-based mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust, announced that an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock constituted a “Company Superior Proposal” as...
New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low
David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64
Under his leadership, Simon Property Group owned or held interests in more than 250 properties comprising over 200 million square feet. Continue Reading David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64
11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners
Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
“The outlook for the spring homebuying season in the Mid-Atlantic has become cloudier,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
Arrest Made in 2011 Killing of Iowa Realtor
Ashley Okland was 27 years old when she was fatally shot inside a model townhouse in West Des Moines on April 8, 2011. Continue Reading Arrest Made in 2011 Killing of Iowa Realtor
Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
The number of homes on the market last month totaled 33,971, up by nearly 2% from February 2025 and up by 5.5% from January. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
Rep. Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Charges
Just where Swalwell is living has become a sticking point in his campaign for governor of California. Continue Reading Rep. Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Charges
Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
2025 marked the largest single-year increase in Hispanic homeownership since the US Census Bureau started tracking this data. Continue Reading Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
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