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Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
The median existing home price for all housing types in February was $398,000, up by 0.3% from one year ago ($396,800). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up by 1.7% in February
New Earthquake Insurance Entity Aimed at West Coast Businesses
Arrowhead EQ DIC will primarily target businesses in California and the Pacific Northwest. Continue Reading New Earthquake Insurance Entity Aimed at West Coast Businesses
Colorado’s Desperado Realty Expands into Wyoming
“We are very passionate about helping people,” said company founder Tillie Peart. Continue Reading Colorado’s Desperado Realty Expands into Wyoming
Huntington National Bank Debuts Deposits Business for Commercial Real Estate Clients
Alex Tsarnas was recruited to serve as senior managing director of this new business vertical. Continue Reading Huntington National Bank Debuts Deposits Business for Commercial Real Estate Clients
Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
Lenders issued $405.6 billion worth of residential mortgages in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time in Nearly Five Years
This follows the Bank of Canada’s reducing of its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time in Nearly Five Years
Detroit Woman Pleads to Operating as an Unlicensed Real Estate Agent
Krystal Davis also falsely presented herself as a certified public accountant. Continue Reading Detroit Woman Pleads to Operating as an Unlicensed Real Estate Agent
Tech Trends: Building Partnerships, Expanding Data Resources
A quartet of tech solutions introduced this week are in the Tech Trends spotlight. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Building Partnerships, Expanding Data Resources
Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home in Louisville Listed for Sale
The house was turned into a museum devoted to Ali following the boxer’s death in 2016. Continue Reading Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home in Louisville Listed for Sale
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in May
The average selling price of $1.16 million, down by 2.5% over the May 2023 result of $1.19 million. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in May
Real Estate Lawyer L. Minnie Bellomo Joins Federman Steifman as a Partner
She was previously a partner in the New York City office of Greenberg Traurig LLP. Continue Reading Real Estate Lawyer L. Minnie Bellomo Joins Federman Steifman as a Partner













