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Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder and First Chief Executive of The Home Depot, Dies at 95
Forbes magazine estimated Marcus’ net worth at $11 billion. Continue Reading Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder and First Chief Executive of The Home Depot, Dies at 95
Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
4Wyoming’s outreach has included the creation of a website, billboard and online advertising. Continue Reading Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
Bob Tucker will become CCLF’s next president, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Chicago Community Loan Fund
NAR Asks Supreme Court to Review DOJ Probe
“Although a new administration is free to change the government’s policies, it is not free to repudiate the government’s contracts,” NAR said. Continue Reading NAR Asks Supreme Court to Review DOJ Probe
American Real Estate Association Seeks Input for Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA said it was “standing up for homeowners’ rights and defending our profession.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Seeks Input for Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.09% as of Sept. 19, down from last week when it averaged 6.20%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Slide
Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
The MBA also reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were up 4.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Zillow attributed the latest statistics to declining mortgage rates. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Payments Cheaper Than Rent in 22 of Top 50 Metros
Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.20% as of Sept. 12, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Fall to 19-Month Low
Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
The Market Composite Index increased 1.4% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability Record Upticks
Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra describes his agency’s approach to regulating mortgage refinancing. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The CFPB’s Approach to Mortgage Refinancing
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires Mortgage Broker Be My Neighbor
Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product
Vishal Garg, CEO and founder of Better.com, said the product reduces “the traditional barriers that exist for FHA borrowers.” Continue Reading Better.com Unveils FHA Streamline Refinance Product













