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David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Paulson replaces Winthrop Watson, who announced his retirement in April. Continue Reading David G. Paulson to Become CEO at Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Harris Pledges to Build 3 Million New Homes if Elected
The Democratic presidential nominee is only now offering a glimpse into her economic proposals. Continue Reading Harris Pledges to Build 3 Million New Homes if Elected
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Steven Curtis Joins NRL Mortgage as Chief Production Officer
He was previously senior vice president at Security National Mortgage and Fairway Independent Mortgage. Continue Reading Steven Curtis Joins NRL Mortgage as Chief Production Officer
Unlicensed Indianapolis Real Estate Manager Sued for Duping Investors
Herbert Whalen is accused of engaging in the management of property for investors without a real estate broker license. Continue Reading Unlicensed Indianapolis Real Estate Manager Sued for Duping Investors
Ohio GOP Lawmakers Offer Property Tax Cap as Constitutional Amendment
“Our property tax system is a broken system in the state of Ohio and property taxpayers must be protected,” said Rep. Scott Wiggam. Continue Reading Ohio GOP Lawmakers Offer Property Tax Cap as Constitutional Amendment
Mortgage rates just dipped, and home prices may be ‘reaching the peak’ — but buyers hoping for a free-fall ‘will be disappointed’
Source: Yahoo! --- After climbing above 7% for the first time in 20 years, U.S. mortgage rates moved back down this week even as the housing market continues to reel from high borrowing costs. Rates also dipped despite the Federal Reserve announcing another hike of...
Why 7% Mortgage Rates Are Such a Pain
Source: Next Advisor --- The average 30-year mortgage rate is higher than it’s been in 20 years. Last week, it reached 7%, and it’s still inching higher. But the most startling thing might be just how quickly it got there. A year ago, it was 3.24%. That’s a concerning...
Mortgage Rates Dip Below 7% In The Wake Of Declining Buyer Demand
Source: Forbes --- Mortgage rates slipped below 7% this week, but it wasn’t enough to boost housing activity as mortgage applications continued to decline amid the Federal Reserve hiking its benchmark interest rate for the sixth time this year. The average 30-year,...
November and December are historically 2 of the 3 best months to buy a home if you want a deal. 6 economists and real estate pros on whether that trend will hold in 2022
Source: Market Watch --- Winter is coming. And in the case of real estate, that may be a good thing — at least for buyers looking for a lower priced home. Indeed, a 2021 analysis from real estate research firm ATTOM Data Solutions found that October, November and...
Fed’s latest hike will push up mortgage rates
Source: The Hill --- The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike Wednesday of 0.75 percentage points is expected to intensify pressure on the housing market while pushing up mortgage rates that already have reached nearly 20-year highs. The interest hike announced...
Mortgage rates fall for first time in months
Source: The Hill --- Mortgage rates dipped slightly last week for the first time in more than two months amid the Federal Reserve’s ongoing fight with inflation, according to data released Wednesday by the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA’s weekly survey...
Mortgage rates are soaring. Is it still OK to refinance your home?
Source: Yahoo! News --- Mortgage rates, over 7% or so, are at their highest levels in 20 years and loan applications are down. So, it should follow, that homeowners looking to refinance loans would also be headed to the sidelines in droves. But according to experts,...
Mortgage Rates Too High? (Blame the Fed, Wall Street and Your Neighbor.)
Source: The New York Times --- Mila Adams moved to Utah in May with her husband and toddler son to be closer to family, but they didn’t expect to be living with her husband’s parents nearly a half year later. The couple’s search for a home of their own became a race...
Mortgage demand falls slightly even as rates slip from recent highs
Source: Housing Wire --- Hispanic homeownership in the U.S. climbed significantly in 2020 – there are now 8.8 million Hispanic homeowners in the country, according to a report released this week by the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. That’s...
STUDY: HOME PRICE DECLINES HITTING WESTERN U.S. MARKETS
Source: Florida Atlantic University --- Average home prices are falling in 39 of the 100 largest U.S. housing markets and prices in an additional 18 metropolitan areas are expected to decline soon, according to researchers at Florida Atlantic University and Florida...
