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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
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Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
Carrington Mortgage Services expanded its Flexible Advantage non-QM program, including new options for certain eligible borrowers with FICO scores as low as 550. Continue Reading Carrington Expands Non-QM Lending to Borrowers With FICO Scores as Low as 550
eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
eLEND is partnering with Ready4Remodel to give brokers and borrowers AI-powered renovation visualizations, cost estimates and financing insights. Continue Reading eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
In 2025, 25% of new homes were under 1,800 square feet, up from 16% in 2015. Continue Reading Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
Nationwide Protests Against Data Centers Planned for Saturday
As of Tuesday, 120 protests have been scheduled across 37 states. Continue Reading Nationwide Protests Against Data Centers Planned for Saturday
Report: Minimum Wage Earners Unable to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nation’s Major Metros
In 12 metros, four minimum wage workers would need to share a one-bedroom apartment to afford rent under the 30% rule. Continue Reading Report: Minimum Wage Earners Unable to Afford 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Nation’s Major Metros
102-Year-Old Church in Downtown St. Petersburg Listed for Sale
In its peak years, the church hosted three Sunday services and welcomed thousands of congregants. Continue Reading 102-Year-Old Church in Downtown St. Petersburg Listed for Sale
Report: National Housing Deficit Level Holds Steady at 4.7 Million Units
The most severe housing deficits were in New York City, Los Angeles, Boston, San Francisco and Washington, DC. Continue Reading Report: National Housing Deficit Level Holds Steady at 4.7 Million Units
Canadian Home Sales Inch Up Amid Fewer New Listings
Last month’s non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $696,078, up 0.5% from May. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Inch Up Amid Fewer New Listings
Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
“Mortgage credit availability decreased in June to its lowest level since December 2025,” said Joel Kan, MBA’s vice president and deputy chief economist. Continue Reading Declines Recorded for Mortgage Application Activity and Mortgage Credit Availability
Former Executive in Georgia Housing Authority Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
In all, the fraud allegedly resulted in a loss of more than $2.5 million for the HHA. Continue Reading Former Executive in Georgia Housing Authority Indicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
The company stated that it will now design and build small infill developments consisting of clusters of up to 10 single-family homes. Continue Reading ADU Builder Samara Expands into Single-Family Housing
Healthcare Real Estate Platform Big Sky Asset Management Acquires HealthCap Partners
Healthcap President Nikki Matthews will join Big Sky’s acquisitions team as a director. Continue Reading Healthcare Real Estate Platform Big Sky Asset Management Acquires HealthCap Partners
Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
Realtor.com attributed this decline to multifamily construction outpacing demand. Continue Reading Median Asking Monthly Rent Posts 35th Straight Month of Annual Declines
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