Current News & Events
Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.9% from 19.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Inquiries Spark Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
The property was foreclosed on in November, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading San Francisco Centre, a Once-Mighty 1.5 Million-Square-Foot Mall, to Permanently Close
CMG Financial Acquires Norcom Mortgage’s Retail Assets
CMG Financial, a mortgage banking firm headquartered in San Ramon, California, announced its retail acquisition of Norcom Mortgage of Hartford, Connecticut. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. The integration of Norcom Mortgage marks CMG's...
HUD and Indianapolis Take Over Local Housing Agency
HUD and the city government said this action was designed to “restore public confidence” in the IHA. Continue Reading HUD and Indianapolis Take Over Local Housing Agency
Amazon Leases 2 Million SF of California Industrial Space
The expanded industrial property footprints contrast the company’s plans to reduce its office footprint. Continue Reading Amazon Leases 2 Million SF of California Industrial Space
Redfin: Monthly Housing Payments Set New Record
“Housing costs are likely to continue going up for the near future,” said Redfin Economic Research Lead Chen Zhao. Continue Reading Redfin: Monthly Housing Payments Set New Record
Stewart Acquires All New York Title Agency
The financial terms of the acquisition were not announced. Continue Reading Stewart Acquires All New York Title Agency
Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
The level of her fraud equaled nearly 3% of the country’s 2022 GDP. Continue Reading Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Sentenced to Death in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
Guest Opinion: The New York Fed Chief’s View of the Economy
We’re not seeing the types of risks in housing finance that we saw during the housing boom before the 2007-2008 financial crisis. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The New York Fed Chief’s View of the Economy
Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of April 11. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drift Closer to the 7% Mark
Foreclosure Activity Inches Up During Q1
ATTOM also reported that 32,878 properties had foreclosure filings in March. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Inches Up During Q1
Indiana Home Sales Up 21%
Indiana’s median home sale price rose to $250,000, 6% higher than one year earlier. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 21%
