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Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Waggoner was previously president of the Solutions Division at Enterprise Community Partners. Continue Reading Jacqueline Waggoner Named Chief Executive at Century Housing
Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
The arena has been at its site since 1968, and the proposal calls for a public plaza to replace the 820,000-square-foot building. Continue Reading Report: Trump Open to Relocating Madison Square Garden as Part of Penn Station Redevelopment
Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.38% as of March 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge for Fourth Straight Week
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Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
California’s Los Angeles County was the least affordable market in ATTOM’s report. Continue Reading Report: Most Homes Were Unaffordable During Q1
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A rezoning application will require several review sessions involving Brooklyn Community Board 2, the Brooklyn borough president’s office, and the New York City Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The BOOSTzer platform will go live on April 1. Continue Reading New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
39% of roommate settings are multi-generational households, where the age difference between the oldest and youngest adult is 20 years or more. Continue Reading Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
Tyra Foxx will be sentenced on May 11. Continue Reading Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program
The fully online program will begin on April 27 with 50 full-tuition scholarships available for the inaugural cohort. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program
