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Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Report: Trump Wants His Name on New Commanders Stadium
President Trump is reportedly pressuring the Washington Commanders to name their planned $3.7 billon stadium in his honor. ESPN, citing coverage from “multiple sources with knowledge of the situation,” reports there has been “back-channel communications” between the...
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of US Restaurants
The Wendy’s Company (NASDAQ: WEN) is planning to close hundreds of its US-based fast-food eateries to help steady the company’s financial strength. In an earnings call on Friday with financial analysts, Interim CEO Ken Cook said a “mid-single-digit percentage” of the...
Mortgage Credit Availability at 3-Year High
Mortgage credit availability was more abundant in October, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). “Credit availability in October rose to its highest level since 2022 as investors broadened their...
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Minnesota Real Estate Agent Charged with Multiple Tax Crimes
Kevin Patrick Mullen evaded paying income taxes earned through his business, Ideal Properties and Investments LLC, from 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Agent Charged with Multiple Tax Crimes
The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
Within Detroit, the entry level into the top 10% in that market’s luxury housing sector is $721,625. Continue Reading The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
New Luxury Rental Community Planned for Las Vegas
The property is based 15 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip and delivery of the first residences is estimated for mid-year 2027. Continue Reading New Luxury Rental Community Planned for Las Vegas
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 20-24
A Manhattan luxury tower is falling apart, Jamie Dimon is going to the Smithsonian, and who’s photographing the East Wing demolition? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 20-24
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Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
There is no precedent for the Fed’s Board of Governors to force its chairman out of the leadership role. Continue Reading Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
When Scharf becomes chairman, the Wells Fargo board intends to appoint a lead independent director. Continue Reading Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million
The property’s leases were all signed post-pandemic. Continue Reading The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million
NYC Housing Lottery Applicants Impacted by Data Breach
The online platform at the center of the breach is managed by Reside New York, a third-party vendor. Continue Reading NYC Housing Lottery Applicants Impacted by Data Breach
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
The company plans to create four additional communities across Salt Lake, Utah, and Wasatch counties. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month
July’s overall delinquent balance was $43.3 billion, and the outstanding balance was $598.9 billion. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month
Survey: One-Third of Americans Have No Problems Lying on Credit Applications
On the flip side, Americans expect robust fraud protection that ensures their personal data is not compromised on fraudulent credit applications. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Americans Have No Problems Lying on Credit Applications
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