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New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
The newly launched American Dream Property Giveaway runs through July 3 and is open to eligible US adult residents (excluding Florida and New York). Continue Reading New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
The deadline to file a claim is March 18. Continue Reading FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes at year’s end was $410,000, up 1.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
The $380,000 median sales price was 10.1% higher than the $345,000 price in December 2022. Continue Reading New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
The program follows Ameris Bank’s $9 million settlement last October with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve redlining allegations. Continue Reading Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
Many builders continue to reduce home prices to boost sales. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $390,049 in November to $405,368 in December. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
The median existing home price for all housing types in December was $382,600, a year-over-year increase of 4.4%. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
And Yet Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, Now in Los Angeles
The California Association of Realtors stated the “allegations are without merit for many reasons.” Continue Reading And Yet Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, Now in Los Angeles
FTC Shuts Down Real Estate Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers
The orders contain a total monetary judgment of $29 million, Continue Reading FTC Shuts Down Real Estate Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers
Atlanta Fed Chief: Rate Cuts Could Begin in Q3 or Earlier
“In such an unpredictable environment, it would be unwise to lock in an emphatic approach to monetary policy,” Bostic said. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief: Rate Cuts Could Begin in Q3 or Earlier
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