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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Texas Gov. Abbott Emphasizes Property Tax Relief in Re-Election Campaign
“It’s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Emphasizes Property Tax Relief in Re-Election Campaign
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
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Francis Ford Coppola Sells Private Island to Cover Losses from Flop Movie
“I don’t have any money because I invested all the money that I borrowed to make ‘Megalopolis,'” said Coppola. Continue Reading Francis Ford Coppola Sells Private Island to Cover Losses from Flop Movie
Report: Trump Wants His Name on New Commanders Stadium
Trump is reportedly not interested in buying the naming rights or having a corporation buy it for him. Continue Reading Report: Trump Wants His Name on New Commanders Stadium
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
This is the second time in a year that Wendy’s began closing scores of restaurants. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
Cincinnati Bengals Sign Lease to Stay at Paycor Stadium
The Bengals will invest $120 million in a renovation project at the 25-year-old stadium. Continue Reading Cincinnati Bengals Sign Lease to Stay at Paycor Stadium
UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
“UBS has resolved another of Credit Suisse’s legacy issues,” said the Swiss bank. Continue Reading UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
“We have over 90% market share in all these other markets that have nothing to do with the government,” Will Lansing said. Continue Reading FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
There is no precedent for the Fed’s Board of Governors to force its chairman out of the leadership role. Continue Reading Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
When Scharf becomes chairman, the Wells Fargo board intends to appoint a lead independent director. Continue Reading Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million
The property’s leases were all signed post-pandemic. Continue Reading The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million
