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Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
The typical home sold for 1.4% less than its final list price. Continue Reading Report: More Homes Selling at Discounted Prices
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
During the third quarter, the average down payment share remained near 14.4% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The opponents to this effort insisted the city cannot handle a spike in traffic volume from the stadium. Continue Reading Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
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Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 13-17
Positive data on rental housing costs, a new threat to close the CFPB, and California’s housing market shows signs of vitality. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 13-17
California Home Flipper Indicted for Defrauding Lenders Over Six Years
Steven Taylor is currently free on a $3.6 million bond. Continue Reading California Home Flipper Indicted for Defrauding Lenders Over Six Years
Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
The bank opened a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City. Continue Reading Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes this initiative. Continue Reading Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
The rate increase is lower than the insurer’s request for a 21.8% hike. Continue Reading California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) put forth the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
The Las Vegas-headquartered Boxabl will begin the process to obtain modular certification in Colorado. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
Vancouver housing prices soared 179% while Gregor Robertson was mayor. Continue Reading Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Editor Phil Hall questions if taxpayers should be financing new privately-owned stadium projects. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
The Austin-based Movoto bills itself as the largest privately-owned residential real estate search website. Continue Reading Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
Homes sold for a statewide median price of $263,000 in April, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
