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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
HUD Charges Florida Housing Providers with Disability Discrimination
HUD alleged the providers threatened the complainant with an eviction because of her reasonable accommodation request. Continue Reading HUD Charges Florida Housing Providers with Disability Discrimination
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
NAR Rival American Real Estate Association Begins Membership Drive
“We’ve been busy behind the scenes these last few months building the foundation for your new trade association,” said the co-founders in their email alert. Continue Reading NAR Rival American Real Estate Association Begins Membership Drive
Former DC Housing Authority Director Files Lawsuit, Claiming She Was Harassed Into Resigning
In January 2023, Brenda Donald received a $41,250 bonus – the highest payment provided by her contract. Continue Reading Former DC Housing Authority Director Files Lawsuit, Claiming She Was Harassed Into Resigning
CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
CCM Smart Start is available in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Debuts Program to Help First-Time Buyers with Down Payment Costs
Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Planet plans to continue acquiring MSRs through bulk and co-issue transactions. Continue Reading Planet Home Lending Buys MSR Portfolio from Village Capital & Investment
Mortgage Rates Drop Again
“Mortgage rates slid down again this week but remain elevated compared to this time last year,” said Chief Economist Sam Khater, Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
MBA’s Builder Application Survey data for May saw applications for new home purchases were up by 8% from April. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Scant Uptick
Mortgage Rates Down Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of June 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.71%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Again
FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
“These new resources will help prospective homebuyers better understand their transaction,” said Federal Housing Commissioner Julia Gordon. Continue Reading FHA Makes Single-Family Mortgage Documents Available in Five Additional Languages
Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
23.5% of mortgaged homeowners have a rate below 3%. Continue Reading Redfin: Nearly 92% of Mortgaged Homeowners Have Rates Below 6%
Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
“The average loan size on a purchase loan decreased for the third straight week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records an Uptick
Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
“Mortgage credit availability decreased for the third consecutive month,” lamented MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Tightens Again
Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
Homebuyers can purchase a home with a minimal down payment of only 1% of the purchase price. Continue Reading Guild Mortgage Debuts 1% Down Payment Advantage Program
