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New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Ten years ago, it took Quebec buyers about three years to save for the down payment, whereas it now takes five years. Continue Reading New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
“The policy will take money away from the people who played by the rules and did things right,” said the fiscal officers in their letter of protest. Continue Reading 27 States Ask Biden and FHFA to Scrap Mortgage Fee Increases
CFPB Seeks New Protections for PACE Loan Borrowers
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said the new rules “would require sensible safeguards on these clean energy loans.” Continue Reading CFPB Seeks New Protections for PACE Loan Borrowers
$15 Million Allocated for 3,000 All-Electric NYC Homes
Gov. Kathy Hochul envisioned a “more sustainable, affordable, and equitable future for New Yorkers.” Continue Reading $15 Million Allocated for 3,000 All-Electric NYC Homes
Brady Yeager Named National Sales Director at Movement Mortgage
Yeager was previously president of Level Capital, a private portfolio lender that provides vertical financing to builders/investors. Continue Reading Brady Yeager Named National Sales Director at Movement Mortgage
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Stop Trying to Pump Up the Homeownership Rate
In 2002, then-President George W. Bush took it upon himself to expand the number of Black and Hispanic homeowners by 5.5 million families by the end of the decade. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Stop Trying to Pump Up the Homeownership Rate
Charlie Munger Warns Banks: ‘A Lot of Real Estate Isn’t So Good Anymore’
“It’s not nearly as bad as it was in 2008,” he said. Continue Reading Charlie Munger Warns Banks: ‘A Lot of Real Estate Isn’t So Good Anymore’
Study: One-Third of Office Space in 14 North American Cities Could Be Made Into Housing
Avison Young insisted “the rewards could be endless” from office-to-residential conversions. Continue Reading Study: One-Third of Office Space in 14 North American Cities Could Be Made Into Housing
Vessel Technologies Brings Franchising to Multifamily Housing Sector
Prior experience in apartment building management is not required for franchisees. Continue Reading Vessel Technologies Brings Franchising to Multifamily Housing Sector
New UK Blockchain Platform for Investing in African Real Estate
Firmseed is providing a blockchain-based environment for fractional real estate investing. Continue Reading New UK Blockchain Platform for Investing in African Real Estate
Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
She most recently served as president of digital strategy and innovation for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. Continue Reading Go Mortgage Names Jessica Manna as Chief Marketing Officer
