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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
Mortgage rates were on the rise in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6, up from last week when it averaged 6.17%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.79%. The...
Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Miami Beach-based Foundation Mortgage has hired Samuel Bjelac as senior vice president, national sales, third-party origination. Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at...
Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Investors are continuing to make their impact felt in both high-end and affordable housing markets, according to Realtor.com's Investor Report Mid-Year Update. While overall home sales declined 4.2% year-over-year in the second quarter, investor purchases fell by only...
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Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
ENRG Realty Begins Operations in Hawaii
Maui-based Gina Duncan was named the company’s designated broker for Hawaii. Continue Reading ENRG Realty Begins Operations in Hawaii
Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
This is the company’s fifth Middle East market, joining the operations in Dubai, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Into Qatar
Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
The statewide median sales price continued in September was $420,000, a mild $800 increase from one year earlier. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 9% in September
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Florida Realtors Names Trey Goldman as SVP of Public Policy
Goldman was previously the Florida Realtors’ legislative counsel based in the Tallahassee public policy office. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Names Trey Goldman as SVP of Public Policy
Report: Dubai Brokers Closed Over 42,000 Transactions During 1H
Over 10,000 women are currently working as brokers in the emirate. Continue Reading Report: Dubai Brokers Closed Over 42,000 Transactions During 1H
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 21-25
Cutting capital gains taxes on houses, cutting millions in consulting fees, and cutting out talk about property tax hikes. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 21-25
Two Texas Realtor Organizations Announce Merger
MetroTex and CCAR officials said the unified body will result in a stronger legislative influence, reduce duplicated services, and bring down member costs. Continue Reading Two Texas Realtor Organizations Announce Merger
Luigi Favaro Named CEO of Ontario Real Estate Association
He replaces Tim Hudak, who stepped down last August. Continue Reading Luigi Favaro Named CEO of Ontario Real Estate Association
Texas AG Paxton Accuses Rival of Planting ‘Fake’ Story on Mortgage Fraud
“There will be accountability for this blatantly false story,” Paxton wrote online. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Accuses Rival of Planting ‘Fake’ Story on Mortgage Fraud
Flood Insurance Relief Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
The bill’s proposed deduction would not apply to individuals who have a gross income of more than $200,000 or $400,000 for joint filers. Continue Reading Flood Insurance Relief Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
Deltec Homes Debuts New Hurricane-Resistant Housing Model
“We set out to create a smaller home that delivers world-class resilience and a truly elevated living experience,” said Meg Gore, CEO of Deltec Homes. Continue Reading Deltec Homes Debuts New Hurricane-Resistant Housing Model
USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Employees will be relocated to Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and Fort Collins, Colorado. Continue Reading USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
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