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Brendan Bailey Joins Bluegrass Realtors as CEO
Bailey previously served for the last three years as CEO of Colorado’s Denver Metro Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Brendan Bailey Joins Bluegrass Realtors as CEO
Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Independent mortgage banks now originate a substantial share of American home loans but remain ineligible for Federal Home Loan Bank membership. Is a 94-year-old membership structure still right for today’s mortgage market? Continue Reading Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Kidder Group Joins Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
The team closed more than $170 million in sales volume in 2025. Continue Reading Kidder Group Joins Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
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Prosperity Home Mortgage Expands into Servicing
“Buying a home may be one transaction, but homeownership is a journey that lasts for years,” said Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America. “ Continue Reading Prosperity Home Mortgage Expands into Servicing
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 16.2% from 17.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 1%
Mamdani Issues New Deadline on Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals, Admits 1,200 Contacted in Error
The deadline for property owners to file for an exemption on the new tax has been moved back to Oct. 6. Continue Reading Mamdani Issues New Deadline on Pied-à-Terre Tax Appeals, Admits 1,200 Contacted in Error
Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
Nationwide, 0.16% of all housing units (one in every 632) had a foreclosure filing during the year’s first six months. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Surged During First Half of 2026
Sales Begins at New 128-Unit Jersey Shore Condo Development
Pricing begins at $760,000 for a one-bedroom residence. Continue Reading Sales Begins at New 128-Unit Jersey Shore Condo Development
Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.55% as of July 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Ratchet Higher
Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
Month-over-month pending home sales declined in all four major regions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Evaporated in June
Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
“Many potential buyers remain on the sidelines as they wait for lower mortgage rates, more certainty on inflation and a clearer economic outlook,” said NAHB Chairman Bill Owens. Continue Reading Builders Remain Pessimistic Over Single-Family Home Market
New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,825 in May to $375,218 in June. Continue Reading New Home Mortgage Applications Up 2.4% From One Year Ago
A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
San Jose is one of the nation’s most expensive housing markets, with median home prices exceeding $2 million. Continue Reading A California Housing First: San Jose ADU Sold as a Condo Unit
Redfin Brings The Weather Company’s Data to its Home Listings
The data is now available on all for-sale listings on Redfin.com and the Redfin iOS and Android apps. Continue Reading Redfin Brings The Weather Company’s Data to its Home Listings
New Program Seeks to Prevent Veteran Homelessness Through Financial Coaching
“Too often, homelessness is the final chapter of a much longer financial struggle,” said Brett Seybold, chief financial officer of USAA. Continue Reading New Program Seeks to Prevent Veteran Homelessness Through Financial Coaching
Trump’s Childhood Home Under Contract for a $2 Million Sale
The buyer of the property was not identified. Continue Reading Trump’s Childhood Home Under Contract for a $2 Million Sale
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