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FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Pulte also used his personal X account to announce Westcor was being added “to Fannie Mae’s title acceptance pilot on certain refinances.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
This week’s edition of Tech Trends offers four new solutions designed to make life easier for home sellers, property managers, and real estate investors. Continue Reading Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
“Future reset risk is mitigated by large banks’ continued focus on lending to borrowers with high credit scores and low leverage,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
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Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 10. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Want to Ban Short-Term Rentals from Residential Areas
About one in six (16%) respondents said Airbnb hosts deserve to have their property damaged. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Want to Ban Short-Term Rentals from Residential Areas
Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
The survey also found that 84% of Americans would consider sleeping in a storage unit if they became homeless. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
“We continue to make meaningful investments to address the affordable housing crisis across Arizona, California, and Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Realtor.ca Canada is the nation’s largest multiple listings service platform. Continue Reading Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
The average salary for these new jobs will be $131,832. Continue Reading Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Founded in 2005 by Amy Bayer and Carol Bayer, PorchLight serves the Denver and Boulder markets. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
“Look, it wasn’t my choice of where to take the money,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
“Our hearts break as we witness the catastrophe unfolding in Texas,” said HUD Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Newsom Allocates $101 Million for Multifamily Rebuilding After LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will release $101 million to finance the rebuilding of affordable multifamily rental housing in the Greater Los Angeles Region. According to the governor’s office,...
Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
The average Russian buyer paid $652,915 per property, while the overall foreign average was $480,695. Continue Reading Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
