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NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
To date, her TikTok video amassed more than 7.8 million views. Continue Reading Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
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Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
NAR determined the median time in the home before selling was 11 years, an all-time high. Continue Reading Share of First-Time Homebuyers at Record Low
HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Turner added the American people were “depending on us.” Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud as part of a scheme to gain control of church properties via forged documents and false statements. Continue Reading Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
The president has sent mixed signals on whether he wants to dismiss the central bank chief. Continue Reading White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $379,209 in May to $376,077 in June. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
exas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among eight local associations. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
The latest HMI survey found 38% of builders cutting prices in July, the highest percentage since NAHB began tracking this figure in 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The property is currently being used as a law office, and pricing information is available upon request. Continue Reading John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
During the second quarter, there were 100,687 residential properties with a foreclosure filing, up 7% from the previous quarter and up 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
