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The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
The Agency Waco will be led by Managing Partners Amanda Cunningham and Matthew Cunningham. Continue Reading The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
The Agency Waco will be led by Managing Partners Amanda Cunningham and Matthew Cunningham. Continue Reading The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
Kansas City Chiefs Reportedly Issue RFP for Design of New Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design of a new stadium located across the Mississippi River from their Missouri home. KCUR reports the team is considering land adjacent to the Kansas Speedway for a new stadium and...
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
White House officials are reportedly angry with Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), for influencing President Trump to announce his poorly received plan for a 50-year mortgage to encourage affordable homeownership. Politico, sourcing...
New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
The State of New Jersey has reached a $2.8 million settlement with Florida-based MV Realty that resolves claims of deceptive lending in the company’s so-called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” (HBAs). MV Realty provided “financially distressed” homeowners with an...
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Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
“This transaction is a testament to the high-quality portfolio that Sotherly has built over the past 20-plus years,” said David Folsom, Sotherly’s CEO. Continue Reading Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
BeelineEquity closed five blockchain-tracked equity transactions, with five more scheduled this month. Continue Reading Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
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Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Cottingham Chalk’s 70 agents closed $589 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
The new office joins the company’s Westlake Village, California-based headquarters. Continue Reading Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Pending Home Sales Down During June
The Northeast recorded a 2.1% uptick in pending home sales from May but remained unchanged from June 2024. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down During June
Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
John McMickle of North South Government Strategies started work last week as a FICO lobbyist. Continue Reading Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
CoStar alleged that Zillow published over 46,000 of its copyright protected images, with many still bearing the CoStar watermark. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Only about one-third (35.7%) of homes sold over asking price, down from nearly half (47.8%) a year earlier. Continue Reading Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
District Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan, a Biden appointee, gave HUD an Aug. 4 deadline to report how it planned to meet its fiscal year obligations on FHIP grant distribution. Continue Reading Federal Judge Orders HUD to Resume Fair Housing Grant Funding to Nonprofits
Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
The conversion will bring six offices and 170 agents under the RE/MAX Hawaii banner. Continue Reading Hawaiian Brokerage to Join RE/MAX Network
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