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Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez called the plan “a private development scheme disguised as transportation.” Continue Reading LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
“Calgarians urgently need continued investment in housing,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Continue Reading Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
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Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
“Recent visits to two of the mobile home parks revealed a broken fence and overflowing trash bins,” said the Times’ report. Continue Reading News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
The new platform’s features include identity-locked encryption that only allows the intended recipient to access a document. Continue Reading Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
Cook has not been indicted and has sued the Trump administration to block its efforts to remove her. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
Most of the planned branches will be based in North Carolina, South Carolina and the bank’s Mid-Atlantic Region spanning Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Continue Reading First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
The 361-unit community opened in March 2024 and encompasses one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with rents starting at roughly $1,500 per month. Continue Reading MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
The transition to full independence will not impact the firm’s day-to-day operations or client relationships. Continue Reading Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
