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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Report: Home Delistings Up 28% Year-Over-Year
Roughly one in five homes that were delisted over the summer were re-listed within three months. Continue Reading Report: Home Delistings Up 28% Year-Over-Year
Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
On a regional basis, month-over-month pending home sales were up in the Northeast, Midwest and South but declined in the West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by Nearly 2%
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Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
The company operates more than 50 locations across Canada. Continue Reading Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
James, who called the charges “baseless,” is scheduled to make an initial appearance in the federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24. Continue Reading New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
During the five years analyzed by the report, Black homebuyers purchased homes that are 40% to 58% lower in price than those of non-Black buyers. Continue Reading St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
“During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Continue Reading 6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
The coalition said their boycott was “motivated by Airbnb’s ties to President Trump’s anti-worker agenda.” Continue Reading Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
Clark County Commissioners Give OK for $2 Billion Las Vegas A’s Stadium
The commissioners in Nevada’s Clark County have unanimously voted their approval of the $2 billion Las Vegas baseball stadium for the Athletics franchise. SportsPro.com reports the county’ approval clears the process that will enable the team to access up to $380...
