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15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
A New York realtor has become a viral video star as she mistook a pool cover for a solid patio and literally walked on water. Newsweek reports Danielle Eyubeh stated the home she was showing was advertising as having a pool. But in this case, the pool was covered and...
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka (FHLBank Topeka) is awarding $5 million through the third annual iteration of its Native American Housing Initiatives (NAHI) Grants Program. This year’s NAHI grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing...
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The Atlanta-based fintech Knock has unveiled Knock Bridge Loan Plus, a new product designed to pay off a homeowner’s existing mortgage upfront. According to the company, the product can pay off the homeowner’s current mortgage and release the equity locked up in their...
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Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Mayor McCarty wants to see this proposal on the 2026 ballot, Continue Reading Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
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Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
“It’s never been more confusing to understand why the Fed is doing what it’s doing,” said Azoria Capital’s James Fishback. Continue Reading Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
The president declined to denigrate Powell before the media, stating “I don’t want to be personal.” Continue Reading Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
In review of the first half of the year, the WRA found home sales were up by a scant 0.1% from the first six months of 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Samantha A. Nottingham is also prohibited from opening new lines of credit without approval from the federal probation department. Continue Reading South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano warned that these measures could result in lost revenue that is not easily replaced. Continue Reading Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...
Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
In pure dollar figures, the large metro areas with the highest typical profit on a home sale were all on the West Coast. Continue Reading Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Neither Fannie Mae nor Pulte have publicly commented on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Chicago Mayor Downplays CFO’s Remarks of a ‘Likely’ Property Tax Hike
“We have a working group that is coming up with a lot of ideas,” said Mayor Johnson. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Downplays CFO’s Remarks of a ‘Likely’ Property Tax Hike
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