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NEXA Lending Promotes Geri Farr to CEO
She succeeds founder Mike Kortas, who will transition into the role of executive partner. Continue Reading NEXA Lending Promotes Geri Farr to CEO
Affordable Housing Isn’t One Problem. We Need to Stop Treating it Like One.
America has a 7.2 million-home shortage for extremely low-income renters, yet thousands of income-restricted apartments are reportedly vacant. The contradiction reveals why “affordable housing” is too broad a term for several very different problems. Continue Reading Affordable Housing Isn’t One Problem. We Need to Stop Treating it Like One.
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4
Newly piqued interest in 3D-printed homes, a royal residence available for lease, and a group of Pennsylvania nuns building their own monastery. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 31-Sept. 4
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2 California Real Estate Investment Executives Charged with Running a Ponzi Scheme
Mark Hanf and Nam Phan were charged with wire fraud conspiracy, and Hanf was also charged with money laundering. Continue Reading 2 California Real Estate Investment Executives Charged with Running a Ponzi Scheme
Trump Tells Fed to Cut Rates or He’ll Cease Trade with Some Countries
The president hailed a better-than-expected jobs report and then declared the nation had “a much stronger credit than it was just a short time ago!” Continue Reading Trump Tells Fed to Cut Rates or He’ll Cease Trade with Some Countries
Bamboo Insurance Debuts Texas Essential Homeowner Program
“Texas homeowners have different needs depending on their property, location, and circumstances,” said John Chu, founder and CEO of Bamboo Insurance. Continue Reading Bamboo Insurance Debuts Texas Essential Homeowner Program
Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Not Planning to Sell California Mansion
Harry and Meghan came to California in 2020 after stepping down from their royal duties, purchasing a home in Montecito for $14.6 million. Continue Reading Report: Prince Harry and Meghan Not Planning to Sell California Mansion
Home Purchase Cancellations at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
Redfin noted the deals were falling through at a higher rate than in 2020-2022, when the housing environment was in a hot seller’s market. Continue Reading Home Purchase Cancellations at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
Pennsylvania Home Sales Slowed in July
The median home price edged lower by 3% in July to $330,000, down from the all-time high of $340,000 in June. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Slowed in July
Stark Enterprises Unveils Plans for First Community in Iowa
Construction is anticipated to begin later this year, with the first homes expected to be delivered in 2027. Continue Reading Stark Enterprises Unveils Plans for First Community in Iowa
Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Housing keeps waiting for the Federal Reserve to deliver relief. But mortgage rates are driven by a much larger market, and the industry needs to start paying attention to all of it. Continue Reading Stop Waiting for the Fed to Save Housing
Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle
Ireland plays a crucial role in Meta’s global operations. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Acquires Irish Gothic Castle
Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas
Texas is the latest expansion for Knock, which is now available in 32 states and the District of Columbia. Continue Reading Knock Expands Bridge Loan Product to Texas
Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of Aug. 20, down from last week when it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for Second Straight Week
Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
3.2% of properties in the second quarter were considered seriously underwater, unchanged from the first quarter but up from 2.7% in the first quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Q2 Share of Equity-Rich Homes Near 5-Year Low
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
Also on the rise was the statewide median price – $360,000, up 6.8% from July 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 8.1% from Last Year
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