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Western Governors University to Develop New HQ in Salt Lake City
“Salt Lake City and Utah are not only part of our origin story but also offer a unique foundation for advancing our mission,” said WGU President Scott Pulsipher. Continue Reading Western Governors University to Develop New HQ in Salt Lake City
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A rezoning application will require several review sessions involving Brooklyn Community Board 2, the Brooklyn borough president’s office, and the New York City Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The BOOSTzer platform will go live on April 1. Continue Reading New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
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Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
Mill Creek Residential Breaks Ground on Single-Family BTR Community in Austin
Mill Creek Residential has broken ground on its latest Texas development: Amavi Northwest Austin, a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) community in the Northwest Austin/Round Rock metropolitan area. The gated, pet-friendly community will feature 144 three- and...
Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
The White House did not comment on Slotkin’s remarks or legislation. Continue Reading Democrat Senator Calls on Trump to Declare National Emergency on Housing
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
The Empire Theater opened in 1925 and permanently closed in February 2021. Continue Reading Multifamily Housing Proposed at Site of Shuttered Historic San Francisco Theater
Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
“While mindful of some weakening for the labor market, the economy remains in solid shape,” said Robert Dietz, NAHB chief economist. Continue Reading Builders Predict Construction Uptick in Single-Family Housing for 2026
New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
The newly launched American Dream Property Giveaway runs through July 3 and is open to eligible US adult residents (excluding Florida and New York). Continue Reading New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
LSU is the fourth school offering this course. Continue Reading MBA Brings the Mortgage Banking Bound Program to Louisiana State University
Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Metro United is launching operations in Arizona with scheduled expansion into multiple states in early 2026. Continue Reading Williston Financial Group Teams with Gold Capital Partners to Launch New Title and Escrow Firm
Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
“It is embarrassing, but I’m sure I’ll get over it like everything else,” he said. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
“People live in homes, not corporations,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper












