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February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Conventional loans composed 49.4 % of loan applications and FHA loans composed 35.3%. Continue Reading February New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 0.9%
Chase Opens New Pacific Palisades Branch to Replace Wildfire-Destroyed Location
The branch offers on‑site valet parking, complimentary Wi‑Fi and two ATMs. Continue Reading Chase Opens New Pacific Palisades Branch to Replace Wildfire-Destroyed Location
Zip Your Flyer Unveils MagicTOURS Listing Video Product
The videos come complete with realistic fireplace motion, cloud movement, water effects, and smooth room panning. Continue Reading Zip Your Flyer Unveils MagicTOURS Listing Video Product
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Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
The US backyard poultry market is now at approximately 11 million households, roughly 13% of the population. Continue Reading Hoover’s Hatchery Unveils State-of-the-Art Chicken Coop for Your Fine-Feathered Tenants
Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
The typical flipped home netted $65,981 in gross profit, down from $77,000 in 2024. , Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
“This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry,” said Michael Middleman, chairman of Moder. Continue Reading Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
The legislation seeks to ensure new data centers use energy from power generation sources that are separate from the grid. Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Aims to Prevent Data Centers from Increasing Consumer Electricity Costs
Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Homes in the community are priced from $1.1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts 12-Home Luxury Community in North Carolina
Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
The five states with the largest quarterly increases in their overall delinquency rate were: Mississippi (109 basis points), Louisiana (89 basis points), Maryland (87 basis points), Oklahoma (86 basis points), and Indiana (86 basis points). Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q4 2025
California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
If convicted, each defendant would face a statutory maximum sentence of 30 years in federal prison. Continue Reading California Real Estate Broker Arrested for Fraudulently Selling $1.5 Million Home
Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
The property is owned by former NFL star quarterback Chris Simms and his wife Danielle, who acquired it in 2019 for $2.5 million. Continue Reading Ex-NFL Star Lists Historic Connecticut Farmhouse at $8 Million
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Feb. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.11%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Drop
Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
The defendant, Earnspark Global Concerns, is described in court papers as a Nigerian business entity. Continue Reading Chicago Title Insurance Defrauded of $4.1 Million by Nigerian Trickster
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
