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Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Verisk noted that while Milton is expected to have a significantly higher insured loss tally than Helene. Continue Reading Forecast: Property Damage from Hurricane Milton Could Cost up to $50 Billion
Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen by a neighbor on the evening of Oct. 6. Continue Reading Mother of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Fears Her Daughter is Dead
Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Co-founder Adam J. Weiss promises “personalized attention and unmatched value.” Continue Reading Weiss Law, a New Firm, to Provide Legal Services for Real Estate Transactions
Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
He will also likely receive a lifetime ban from banking. Continue Reading Former Illinois Bank President Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud
Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Judge George H. Wu denied the request by Move for limited expedited discovery in the lawsuit against CoStar. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Preliminary Injunction Request by Move Against CoStar
Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
Redfin noted today’s median-home sale price is about $420,000, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
The extension will assist homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22% as of May 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
The Refinance Index was down by 3% from the previous week and was down 1% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
“This senseless nationwide codes mandate will significantly raise housing costs,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
The refinancing share of total originations (by dollar volume) decreased to 11% in 2023 from 20% in 2022. Continue Reading Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.17% as of April 25. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
Two Former NJ Mortgage Lender Employees Charged in Fraud Scheme
The men are charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Continue Reading Two Former NJ Mortgage Lender Employees Charged in Fraud Scheme
CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
“Homeowners cannot just simply switch providers if their mortgage servicer charges them illegal junk fees,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
The Refinance Index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 3% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
