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New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
FHFA Director Bill Pulte did not offer a public comment on the price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Cooling but Continued Home Price Gains
Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
“We don’t have a set deadline, but I am confident that sometime this spring/summer, we’ll know,” said Bears President Kevin Warren. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Give Illinois Lawmakers More Time to Resolve Obstacles for a New Stadium
Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
The townhomes offer two-story, open-concept floor plans ranging from 1,343 to 1,392 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths. Continue Reading Lennar to Open 3 New Townhome Communities in Southwest Florida
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First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Vertical construction began last October, with the first units expected in April and full project completion slated for early 2027. Continue Reading First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit
The settlement does not require the company to admit liability. Continue Reading RE/MAX in $8.5 Million Settlement of Batton Lawsuit
Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
“He’s exactly the kind of leader you want in the room when you’re rebuilding housing finance,” said Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better. Continue Reading Better Names Former Fannie Mae CEO Hugh Frater as Director
Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Landmark will pursue both ground-up development and acquisition opportunities through partnerships. Continue Reading Landmark Properties Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
A total of 35,000 foreclosure starts were recorded last month, down 16% from January but up 7% from February 2025. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Inches Up to 3.72%
Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
“We believe the single-family rental market represents one of the most compelling opportunities in real estate today,” said Appreciation Homes’ Stephen Satterfield. Continue Reading Appreciation Homes LLC Debuts Direct Title Security, an Investment Vehicle Aimed at SFR Properties
Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
Nautilus 220 features 330 condominium residences in two 24-story towers. Continue Reading Nautilus 220, Luxury Mixed-Use Development, Opens in Florida’s Palm Beach County
NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
The city’s Department of Housing and Preservation Development will pre-qualify affordable housing builders and shorten the pre-development RFP process by eight months for certain projects, Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Launches Expedited Process to Approve Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
The investigation concluded that Debra Parker owes the CHA more than $12,000 from her failure to properly report income and household composition. Continue Reading Chicago Housing Authority Commissioner Accused of Section 8 Voucher Fraud
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.7% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 10.5%
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