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HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
“Higher interest rates continue to dampen activity in interest rate-sensitive sectors,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Up Again
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
CoreLogic noted that 14 states posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to All-Time Low
JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Among the major servicers, Rocket Mortgage ranked the highest with a score of 686 out of 1,000. Continue Reading JD Power: Mortgage Servicing Customer Satisfaction Down Amid Financial Stress
Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
However, on a year-over-year measurement, pending transactions were down by 15.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Inched Up Slightly in June
Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Nationwide, the median home value spiked by 10% in the second quarter to $350,000, a new all-time high. Continue Reading Nearly Half of US Homes in Q2 Were Equity-Rich
Blake Giannisis Joins Hub International as North American Property Practice Leader
He most recently served as national property broking officer at Aon. Continue Reading Blake Giannisis Joins Hub International as North American Property Practice Leader
Tech Trends: 7 Tips on How to Use Your Technology the Max
Now is not the time to waste money on useless technology. Continue Reading Tech Trends: 7 Tips on How to Use Your Technology the Max
Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
The local police have begun ticketing drivers who slow down to stare at the home. Continue Reading Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
Campus of Closed College to Have New Life as Police Training Center
The lease encompasses the 27-acre, 14-parcel main campus. Continue Reading Campus of Closed College to Have New Life as Police Training Center
Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
“Nearly all of our contract for deed clients have been people of color,” said Elizabeth Goodell of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
