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HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) have announced the first major update to their respective credit scoring models in decades. HUD is now enabling the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to use of...
HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said this was “an important next step in modernizing the credit scoring framework.” Continue Reading HUD and FHFA Update Credit Scoring Models
More White-Collar Jobs in Construction Industry Than Trades Work
The construction labor force is experiencing an occupational seesaw ride with the number of trade professionals declining while the number of the industry’s white-collar workers is rising. According to a data analysis by the National Association of Home Builders...
Cole West Closes on 38 Homesites for New Utah Community
The real estate development company Cole West announced that it has closed on 38 homesites for a new community called Lone Tree in Syracuse, Utah. Located roughly 30 miles north of Salt Lake City, Lone Tree will consist of 38 single-family homes ranging from 3,500 to...
Blue Owl Capital Acquires Sila Realty Trust for $2.4 Billion
The New York City-based asset manager Blue Owl Capital Inc. (NYSE: OWL) announced that affiliates of Blue Owl Real Estate Capital LLC will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of Sila Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: SILA) for $30.38 per share in an all-cash...
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Florida Realtors Group to Merge, Creating New Mega-Association
The newly merged Miami and South Florida Realtors & BeachesMLS will result in a 93,000-member entity. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Group to Merge, Creating New Mega-Association
QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
“Over the past 11 months, we’ve built QXO into a market leader through more than $13 billion of acquisitions, closing on Beacon in 2025 and Kodiak earlier this month,” said QXO Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs. Continue Reading QXO Acquires TopBuild Corp. for $17 Billion
REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
The median sales price increased to $440,000 last month, which was $10,000 (2.3%) higher than February and $5,000 (1.1%) more than March 2025. Continue Reading REMAX: March Home Sales Up Nearly 32% From February
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NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
NAR will seek a stay in the ongoing Batton lawsuit, with the organization claiming the settlement in Tuccori is intended to release the claims in the Batton case. Continue Reading NAR in $52.25 Million Settlement of Tuccori Commissions Lawsuit
First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
his is slightly above the all-time low of 20% recorded in 2024. Continue Reading First-Time Homebuyers Accounted for 21% of the Texas Housing Market
Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
The median sold price of $425,000 was a 3.7% uptick from the $410,000 price from 12 months before. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Region Records Spike in Listings
Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval
The new bank plans to open later this year and will serve commercial businesses, consumers and private wealth clients. Continue Reading Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval
Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters
“I’m trying my best, but I’m still thinking I can’t believe I just played the first round of the Masters,” he said. Continue Reading Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme
The defendant was charged last August and pleaded guilty in September to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction. Continue Reading Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme
Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
National office vacancy declined by 100 basis points year-over-year to 13.6%. Continue Reading Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
The mayor proposed an ordinance allowing the city to commit up to $600 million through bonds to finance the development. Continue Reading Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium