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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
California’s Prime Real Estate Team Joins eXp Realty’s Network
Prime Real Estate’s 21 agents cover California’s Folsom and Greater Sacramento areas. Continue Reading California’s Prime Real Estate Team Joins eXp Realty’s Network
NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
NAR said the messaging was not originating from its office, but instead were coming from DomainNetworks.com. Continue Reading NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
Report: Global 3D Printing Construction Market to Reach $20.5 Billion by 2032
The Asia-Pacific region led the 3D printing construction market in 2023 with a 42% revenue share. Continue Reading Report: Global 3D Printing Construction Market to Reach $20.5 Billion by 2032
Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been in conservatorship for 16 years. Continue Reading Report: Ex-Trump Administration Officials Formulating New GSE Reform Plan
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
The Refinance Index increased 8% from the previous week and was 2% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Up 9.7%
Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
“The recent boomerang in rates has dampened already tentative homebuyer momentum as we approach the spring,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Up for Fourth Straight Week
Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
The fourth quarter total was also a 16.5% decline from the same period in 2022. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Activity Sank During Q4 2023
Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
U.S. home prices were up 6.5% year-over-year during the fourth quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down By 5.6%
Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90% as of Feb. 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.77%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Creep Up to the 7% Level
FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage servicers may begin implementing Payment Supplement on May 1. Continue Reading FHA Launches New Loan Modification Option
Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
The MBA stated the total number of loans now in forbearance was 0.22% as of Jan. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Goes Kerplop
Mortgage Rates Rise Again
“The economy has been performing well so far this year and rates may stay higher for longer,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise Again
Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
This transaction is Guild’s sixth acquisition since 2021. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Acquires Academy Mortgage Corp.
