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Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
“Property ownership has gotten more complex, and public records do not always tell the full story,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
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MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
The glossary will be updated as new AI advancements emerge. Continue Reading MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
The stadium will be based at part of the 180-acre mixed-use Sola LaGrange development. Continue Reading New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
The RRE Rule was announced in August 2024 and slated to go into effect on Dec. 1. Continue Reading FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
Placemakr to Open Pop-Up Hotel at DC Apartment Complex
This launch follows Placemakr’s recent pop-up experience in Santa Clara, California. Continue Reading Placemakr to Open Pop-Up Hotel at DC Apartment Complex
NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
NAMB stated it is the first mortgage-related association to join the Appraisal Foundation’s Partner Program. Continue Reading NAMB in Partnership with The Appraisal Foundation
Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
72.9% of Gen Xers owned their home in 2024, up from 72% in 2023. Continue Reading Report: Gen Z and Millennial Homeownership Rates Plateaued in 2024
Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
Hudson’s Bay retained the right to remove some locations from the liquidation list if it can secure a deal. Continue Reading Hudson’s Bay, Canada’s Oldest Retailer, to Close Nearly All Stores
New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
“Great news! Governor Kay Ivey has officially signed HB 230 into law!” announced the Alabama Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New Alabama Law Changes Timing of Buyer Agreements
Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
“If it’s a licensee, it still needs to be the entire office,” said RIAR CEO Philip Tedesco. Continue Reading Rhode Island’s MLS to be Opened to Non-Realtors
Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
The estate’s residence is where the nation’s fifth president drafted his Monroe Doctrine. Continue Reading Virginia Lawmakers Reject Offer to Accept Ownership of James Monroe’s Estate
Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
The company is now accepting XRP, Solana and Dogecoin for property transactions. Continue Reading Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
A new focus on affordable housing development, a delay in a key confirmation, and an unhappy Chinese leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
