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Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
President Trump made a surprise announcement on Saturday via a Truth Social posting where he floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage. In his post, Trump compared his advocacy for a 50-year mortgage to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s advocacy of a 30-year mortgage...
Francis Ford Coppola Sells Private Island to Cover Losses from Flop Movie
Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has sold his private island in Belize to help pay off the debts he incurred on the box office flop of his epic production “Megalopolis.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola received $1.8 million for the sale of...
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...
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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
Pulte: Fannie-Freddie IPO May Be Delayed or Not Happen
“It is up to the President what to do, if ANYTHING!” said Pulte on X. Continue Reading Pulte: Fannie-Freddie IPO May Be Delayed or Not Happen
Leadership Change at FHLBank Atlanta
Reginald T. O’Shields will succeed Kirk R. Malmberg, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Continue Reading Leadership Change at FHLBank Atlanta
Andrew P. Sherman Named CFO at Skyline Title Support
Prior to joining Skyline, Sherman served as regional vice president at KW Property Management & Consulting. Continue Reading Andrew P. Sherman Named CFO at Skyline Title Support
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Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
Last week, ESSA’s parent company ESSA Bancorp completed a merger with CNB Financial Corporation. Continue Reading Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Delaware recorded 1,300 home sales during June, a slight 0.7% uptick from the 1,291 transactions recorded in May. Continue Reading New Record High for Delaware’s Median Sales Price
Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
The typical starter home sold for a record $260,000 last month, up 3.1% from June 2024. Continue Reading Starter Homes Sales and Prices on the Rise
New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, question the viability of Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze campaign pledge. Continue Reading New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
The FHFA reported home prices were down in May by 0.2% month-over-month, but were up 2.8% year-over-year. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the helm of $55 billion BREIT. Continue Reading Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled against Azoria Capital, stating the Sunshine Act did not apply to the FOMC meeting. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Last year, roughly 39% of borrowers cited debt consolidation as the reason for applying for a home equity loan, compared to 25% during 2023. Continue Reading Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
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