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New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
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California Home Sales Edged Up During August
The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August
Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
The median home sales price rose 6.4% to $319,250 in August, up from $300,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
Zillow found that St. Louis was the most affordable housing market for typical Black households last year. Continue Reading Zillow: 62% of Black Buyers Purchased Their First Home in 2024
RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
The markets with the biggest year-over-year increase in new listings percentage were Seattle (+32.9%), Anchorage (+29.0%), and Des Moines (+28.4%). Continue Reading RE/MAX: New Listings and Inventory Up in January
Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
The community will include approximately 2,400 single-family home lots. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 770-Acre Master-Planned Community in Texas
Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
If a buyer cannot be secured, Forever 21 will most likely be forced to shut down its entire 350-store chain. Continue Reading Retailer Forever 21 Plans Store Closures While Mulling Bankruptcy
HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
“DEI here at HUD is dead,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD’s Turner Cancels $4 Million in DEI Contracts
Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
Musk did not immediately comment on the senators’ assertions and demands. Continue Reading Warren and Schiff Claim Elon Musk Brings Conflicts of Interest to DOGE Actions at CFPB
California Home Sales Slumped in January
January’s statewide median price of $838,850 was down 2.6% from December’s $861,020. Continue Reading California Home Sales Slumped in January
Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Zillow found that remodeled listings on its platform generated 26% more daily saves. Continue Reading Buyers Willing to Pay Nearly 4% More for a Remodeled Home Rather Than a Fixer-Upper
Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
The program was introduced in early January and charged most drivers who entered Manhattan between 60th Street and the lower tip of the island. Continue Reading Feds Shut Down NYC’s Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
The new R&D facility is scheduled to open in Summer 2026. Continue Reading Duracell Relocates R&D Headquarters from Connecticut to Atlanta
