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Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
The decision by the central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee had three of the 12 committee members dissenting. Continue Reading Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
The decision by the central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee had three of the 12 committee members dissenting. Continue Reading Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
Trump’s Childhood Home Listed at $2.3 Million
Donald Trump’s childhood home in Queens, New York, has been listed for sale for $2.3 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the five-bedroom home at 85-15 Wareham Place in the Jamaica Estates neighborhood was built by the president’s father, Fred Trump, in 1940. The...
Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
Toronto-headquartered Bloom Finance Company Ltd. has rolled out SafeRate, which is being promoted as Canada’s first reverse mortgage with a lifetime fixed interest rate. According to the company, the new product is designed to protect seniors by eliminating...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Over the weekend, President Trump posted a meme on Truth Social with the headline “Great American Presidents” that showed Franklin D. Roosevelt linked to “30-Year Mortgage” while Trump was next to him linked to “50-Year Mortgage.” Almost immediately...
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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
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Single-family existing homes were at a 5.1-months’ supply in September and the third quarter. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Replacing Local Property Taxes with a Statewide Tax
Local school property taxes would be replaced by a single statewide 20-mill property tax and a 1.75% sales tax increase. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Replacing Local Property Taxes with a Statewide Tax
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Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
The property was acquired through a pre-foreclosure, forced sale transaction for $10.7 million. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Completes Fourth Distressed-Asset Purchase
Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Trump acknowledged it was “highly unlikely” for him to force Powell out “unless he has to leave for fraud.” Continue Reading Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,000, down 3.5% compared to June 2024. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up in June, Down for Q2
Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
Matthew Motil pleaded guilty to securities fraud and wire fraud on Sept. 5, 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent with Podcast Following Sentenced for Ponzi Scheme
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
The state’s home prices were up for the 23rd straight month. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
ByteFederal is also teaming with OPISAS, an international real estate firm, to enable cryptocurrency purchases in Florida by foreign investors. Continue Reading Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
This marked the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.7% from 19% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
Why is the White House obsessed with cost overruns on the Fed’s headquarters? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
The median sales price in Virginia was $446,144 in June, up by almost $15,000 for a 3.4% year-over-year uptick. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
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