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Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
FICO Rolls Out Portfolio Benchmarking Tools for Lenders
The new platform’s suite of tools enables financial institutions to analyze benchmarking data and simulate the impact of alternative data strategies on portfolio outcomes. Continue Reading FICO Rolls Out Portfolio Benchmarking Tools for Lenders
Rhode Island Brokerage HomeSmart Professionals Joins REMAX Brand
The brokerage will now operate as REMAX Revolution. Continue Reading Rhode Island Brokerage HomeSmart Professionals Joins REMAX Brand
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New CTO at Boxabl
Palaniappan was most recently senior vice president of engineering at Sagent, a mortgage and consumer fintech. Continue Reading New CTO at Boxabl
Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Yamaha acquired the land in Cypress for its US headquarters in 1978 and established its office in 1979. Continue Reading Yamaha Motor Co. to Relocate US HQ from California to Georgia
Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Construction is expected to begin in May on a site encompassing approximately 16 acres. Continue Reading Cavan Companies Plans Third Build-to-Rent Community in Omaha Metro Area
Nicholas Adler Named Board Chairman at La Rosa Holdings
Adler has served as a partner at Brock & Scott PLLC since 2012. Continue Reading Nicholas Adler Named Board Chairman at La Rosa Holdings
New Data Reports Highlight Mild But Continued Home Price Acceleration
FHFA Director Bill Pulte made no public acknowledgement of the home price increases. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight Mild But Continued Home Price Acceleration
Georgia Home Sales Down 9% During November
During November, the median sales price dipped by 1% to $356,000 while the average sales price inched up 2% to $449,463. Continue Reading Georgia Home Sales Down 9% During November
Gene Simmons Relists Beverly Hills Estate with $1 Million Price Cut
In April, he listed the property for just under $14 million but later withdrew the listing when there was no buyer interest. Continue Reading Gene Simmons Relists Beverly Hills Estate with $1 Million Price Cut
Chicago Board of Education Approves Small Property Tax Hike
For a Chicago household with a $250,000 home, they will have to pay an additional $8 next year. Continue Reading Chicago Board of Education Approves Small Property Tax Hike
DOJ Announces Settlement with LivCor on Rental Housing Price Fixing
The consent decree does not carry a financial penalty or the acknowledgment of wrongdoing. Continue Reading DOJ Announces Settlement with LivCor on Rental Housing Price Fixing
Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chairman Powell
“He should resign – it would be a favor to the nation,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Renews Attacks on Fed Chairman Powell
Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
New Jersey led the states with a 62% outbound migration. Continue Reading Oregon Led the Nation in 2025 for Inbound Migration
Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
The city of Chicago experienced an 11.8% year-over-year decrease in sales. Continue Reading Illinois Home Prices Rising While Sales Decline
Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment
In many expensive coastal metros, saving for a typical down payment can take 20 to more than 35 years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Household Needs 7 Years to Save for a Down Payment













