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We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Mortgage lending is safer than it has been in decades. But as credit standards remain tight and fewer moderate-credit borrowers obtain mortgages, John G. Stevens asks whether the industry has become too good at avoiding risk. Continue Reading We Made Mortgage Lending Safer. Did We Make It Too Safe?
Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Nevada led the nation with one foreclosure filing for every 1,703 housing units. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Increased 10% Year-Over-Year
Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in July
he national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,184. Continue Reading Homebuyer Affordability Improved Slightly in July
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Court Blocks HUD from Restructuring Fair Housing Grant Program
“The effect of HUD’s restructure effectively bars the very housing organizations that have been effectuating FHIP’s mission year after year since its enactment,” said Judge Myong Joun. Continue Reading Court Blocks HUD from Restructuring Fair Housing Grant Program
2 Connecticut Office Buildings to be Converted into Multifamily Housing
Last January, the other four buildings within the Merritt 7 office park were sold for $58.5 million. Continue Reading 2 Connecticut Office Buildings to be Converted into Multifamily Housing
Chicago Bears Stadium Update: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Secretly Met with Illinois Lawmakers
“I’m involved in a lot of stadium efforts,” Goodell said. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Stadium Update: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Secretly Met with Illinois Lawmakers
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Origination Assets of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp.
Canada Allocates $133 Million to 294-Unit Housing Project for Toronto’s Indigenous Seniors
Adjacent to this space is a large ceremonial and smudging room, which can be opened to create a single, expansive gathering area. Continue Reading Canada Allocates $133 Million to 294-Unit Housing Project for Toronto’s Indigenous Seniors
Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
The majority of the empty lots are based in rural markets – 25.3% of all for-sale listings, compared to 13.6% in the suburbs and 9% in urban areas. Continue Reading Zillow: Housing Deficit Could Shrink 6% if Homes Were Built on its Empty Lot Listings
Florida Democratic Party Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment
Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association is also opposed. Continue Reading Florida Democratic Party Voices Opposition to Property Tax Amendment
Illinois Lawmaker Proposes New Bears Stadium in Chicago’s South Side
“You hear people talking about lakefront property. This is lakefront property,” Rep. Curtis Tarver said. Continue Reading Illinois Lawmaker Proposes New Bears Stadium in Chicago’s South Side
AffordableHousing.com Adds Dedicated Rooms for Rent Marketplace
AffordableHousing.com is expanding its marketplace with a dedicated Rooms for Rent marketplace. According to the Boca Raton, Florida-based company, room rentals have traditionally been tucked within apartment and home listings or scattered across platforms with...
Canada’s National Apartment Vacancy Rate Posted Q2 Decline
During the second quarter, the average national in-place rent rose inched up by $6 to $1,774, marking the smallest quarterly gain since 2021. Continue Reading Canada’s National Apartment Vacancy Rate Posted Q2 Decline
Gershman Mortgage Debuts 5-Day HELOC
The 5-Day HELOC lets qualified homeowners borrow up to $750,000, with term options of 10, 15, 20, or 30 years. Continue Reading Gershman Mortgage Debuts 5-Day HELOC
Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Fraud Involving $1.4 Million of Fake Property Deeds
Alicia England pleaded guilty to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Continue Reading Tennessee Woman Sentenced for Fraud Involving $1.4 Million of Fake Property Deeds
Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
“The starter home story looks completely different depending on where you’re standing,” said Hannah Jones, senior economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: Starter Home Market Is Down 300,000 Homes From 2019
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