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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Data centers are popping up in lower-income neighborhoods, fewer retail stores are shutting down, and British homebuyers are looking for air-conditioned residences. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 10-14
Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
The Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections will be tasked with investigating rental agreement violations. Continue Reading Seattle Bans Rental Housing Junk Fees
American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
The organization said Blount’s recruitment signals its “intent to be a strong national voice on real estate policy.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Hires John Blount as Chief Lobbyist
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Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
Garg declared he would “work for $1 until Better becomes profitable.” Continue Reading Better Pushes Back at Attempt by Ex-CEO Vishal Garg to Regain Control of the Company
REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
The partnership is “powered by REMAX Golf Lifestyles and the Golfweek editorial team.” Continue Reading REMAX and Golfweek Partner on Real Estate and Lifestyles Destination
Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The scheme involved the sale of land not owned by the sellers, who used phony identification to list the property with a real estate office. Continue Reading Reality TV Star Arrested in Florida Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Choosing a 15-year mortgage at today’s 5.87% rate would save $250,378 over a 30-year loan. Continue Reading Buyers Paying More in Mortgage Interest Than Their Home Costs
Kiavi is Acquired in $717 Million Transaction
Following the deal close, Kiavi CEO Arving Mohan will join Figure’s executive team as chief business officer. Continue Reading Kiavi is Acquired in $717 Million Transaction
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.4% from 17.0% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 11%
Ohio Duo Pleads Guilty to Deed Theft on Home Owned by Dementia Patient
“The theft of real estate is a very real problem, and this is yet another case of criminals who got caught,” said Montgomery County Prosecutor Mat Heck Jr. Continue Reading Ohio Duo Pleads Guilty to Deed Theft on Home Owned by Dementia Patient
Trump Announces FHFA’s Pulte to Take on National Intelligence Role on June 19
Pulte was first scheduled to take on his new duties on June 30. Continue Reading Trump Announces FHFA’s Pulte to Take on National Intelligence Role on June 19
New Report Details Massive Parcel Vacancy Blight Across St. Louis
There are currently more than 24,000 vacant parcels in St. Louis, including over 9,000 vacant buildings and approximately 15,000 vacant lots. Continue Reading New Report Details Massive Parcel Vacancy Blight Across St. Louis
CFG Bank Launches CFG Mortgage Partners, Aimed at Multifamily Market
Dan Sacks was named managing partner for this new endeavor. Continue Reading CFG Bank Launches CFG Mortgage Partners, Aimed at Multifamily Market
ATTOM Debuts ResiScore, AI-Powered Tool for Neighborhood Ranking Data
“ResiScore builds on our strategy to deliver AI-powered property intelligence through our data foundation and enterprise data licensing,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading ATTOM Debuts ResiScore, AI-Powered Tool for Neighborhood Ranking Data
CRE Finance Council Names Toby Cobb as Chairman of Executive Committee
Cobb succeeds outgoing Chairman Leland F. Bunch III. Continue Reading CRE Finance Council Names Toby Cobb as Chairman of Executive Committee
Existing Home Sales Up 3.2% in May
The median sales price in May for all housing types was $429,300, a 1.3% increase from one year ago. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 3.2% in May
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