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Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit claims the company “exploited the vulnerability of home buyers for profit.” Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Rocket Companies of Mortgage Steering
Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
Pricing on the new residences start in the low $400,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New 55+ Community in Central Oregon
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First NYC Home is Listed for $5.5 Million
The couple bought the building in 1971 and lived there for two years. Continue Reading John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s First NYC Home is Listed for $5.5 Million
Judge Blocks Foreclosure Auction of Elvis Presley’s Graceland
The Presley family said the company planning the auction has no claim to the property. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Foreclosure Auction of Elvis Presley’s Graceland
Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
The median existing home price for all housing types in April was $407,600. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down Despite Inventory Gains
Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
The previous record high price for single-family homes in this market was $910,000 in July 2023. Continue Reading Boston’s Median Sales Price on Single-Family Homes at Record-Breaking $950K
Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“VA refinances had a double-digit increase for the third consecutive week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Rents remain only $33 (-1.9%) below their August 2022 peak. Continue Reading Median Asking Rents Down for Ninth Straight Month
Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
“Mobile homes play a critical role in the affordable housing market in various countries,” said the research report. Continue Reading Global Tiny Home Market Forecast to Grow by $4.82 Billion
VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
The circular is planned to be issued by June 12. Continue Reading VA to Publish Circular Addressing Buyer Commission Policy
Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
“Right now, women make up less than 11% of jobs in construction and only 4% in skilled trades,” said Commerce Secretary Raimondo. Continue Reading Commerce Dept. Pushes for More Women in Construction Jobs
Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy
“To be clear, not all the rules were bad.” Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Reinventing Federal Housing Policy














