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Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
An $8 billion Vantage data center planned for Port Washington, Wisconsin, could enjoy more than $450 million in local property tax breaks plus an exemption from state sales taxes. The Center Square reports the proposed facility is estimated to be valued at over $2.1...
Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
Do you recall the TV sitcom “The Jeffersons” with a family that was “moving on up to a deluxe apartment in the sky”? Well, the Saudi Arabian organizers of the 2034 World Cup are going one better – they’re moving on up to a deluxe soccer stadium in the sky. AS USA...
Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has introduced a messaging feature to its app that enables buyers and their co-shoppers to chat, share listings and stay coordinated. According to the company, each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the need for...
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Leadership Shake-Up at Legacy Housing Corporation
Company co-founder and Chairman Kenny Shipley will serve as interim CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Legacy Housing Corporation
Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
All regions posted month-over-month rent declines in September, most notably in the West with a -0.5% tumble. Continue Reading Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
The Slocum Home Team, a Rhode Island Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty’s Network
“The Slocum Home Team represents everything we believe in at eXp: legacy, excellence, and innovation,” said CEO Leo Pareja. Continue Reading The Slocum Home Team, a Rhode Island Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty’s Network
Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
The company operates more than 50 locations across Canada. Continue Reading Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
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HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
“Our hearts break as we witness the catastrophe unfolding in Texas,” said HUD Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Newsom Allocates $101 Million for Multifamily Rebuilding After LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will release $101 million to finance the rebuilding of affordable multifamily rental housing in the Greater Los Angeles Region. According to the governor’s office,...
Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
The average Russian buyer paid $652,915 per property, while the overall foreign average was $480,695. Continue Reading Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Overriding Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on 3 Property Tax Reforms
Ohio’s Senate has not set a date for the consideration of overriding the governor’s votes. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers to Consider Overriding Gov. DeWine’s Vetoes on 3 Property Tax Reforms
Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
On a month-over-month basis, asking rents rose 0.6%. Continue Reading Asking Rents Down for Fourth Straight Month
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
The Refinance Index increased 9% from the previous week and was 56% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
The FTC will send checks and PayPal payments to 960 affected consumers. Continue Reading FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
Residential Transition Lender Dunmor Opens Wholesale Broker Division
Products will include bridge loans, fix and flip loans, ground-up construction loans, and multifamily loans. Continue Reading Residential Transition Lender Dunmor Opens Wholesale Broker Division
Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
The company said it “will continue to process applications that are in progress.” Continue Reading Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
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