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NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development will pre-qualify affordable housing builders and shorten the pre-development RFP process by eight months for certain projects, Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
The investigation concluded that Debra Parker owes the CHA more than $12,000 from her failure to properly report income and household composition. Continue Reading Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
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Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
February’s median price of $295,000 was 3.9% more than the $284,000 price recorded one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rise While Sales Decline
TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
TruLookup for Real Estate will be available in early April. Continue Reading TransUnion Debuts Platform for Property Ownership Confirmations
Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million
Six Flags said it plans to operate its remaining collection of 34 parks across 23 locations in North America for the 2026 season. Continue Reading Six Flags Sells 7 Amusement Parks for $331 Million
Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer
Bazley comes to Perform from Internet Brands, where he served as vice president and chief information officer. Continue Reading Brad Bazley Joins Perform Properties as Chief Technology Officer
Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes
Mayor Freddie O’Connell explained that taxes are higher because local property valuations have increased. Continue Reading Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
61% of respondents stated that home prices being too high was their biggest barrier to buying. Continue Reading Survey: Home Prices, Not Mortgage Rates, Are the Greatest Barrier for Buyers
St. Petersburg Mayor: City is in ‘Better Place’ Without New Stadium for Tampa Bay Rays
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has no regrets that the Tampa Bay Rays withdrew their plans last year to build a stadium in his city. Indeed, he’s quite happy about it. Last March, the team discontinued its plans for a new $1.3 billion, 30,000-seat venue in St....
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Slumped in February
The average selling price, at a little more than $1 million, was down 7.1% from February 2025. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Slumped in February
iPic Theaters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Assets
The Boca Raton, Florida-headquartered company previously filed for bankruptcy in 2019. Continue Reading iPic Theaters Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Sell Assets
Report: Purchasing Rights Awarded to Shuttered San Francisco Centre
It is unclear what the companies plan to do with the property. Continue Reading Report: Purchasing Rights Awarded to Shuttered San Francisco Centre
Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
The property, which is still under construction, was launched in 2025 and was originally listed at $200 million. Continue Reading Mark Zuckerberg Drops $170 Million on Florida Estate
