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Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
For the second time this year, the Federal Reserve has issued a rate cut. The central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by a 0.25% to a new range of 3.75% to 4%. All but two of the Committee’s...
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Pending home sales in September were unchanged from August and were down 0.9% from one year earlier, according to the data from the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined...
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Newly built homes accounted for 26.8% of single-family homes for sale nationwide in August, according to a new data report from Redfin. This is down from 28.2% one year ago and 30.6% two years prior, and it also marked the lowest level in four years. Redfin attributed...
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PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
FlexIQ will replace PHH’s previously offered Gold/Silver/Bronze non-QM programs. Continue Reading PHH Mortgage Debuts FlexIQ Suite of Non-QM Products
LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Lebda founded LendingTree in 1996 after going through difficulties trying to secure his first mortgage. Continue Reading LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
The estate provides 570 feet of shoreline along Geist Reservoir with a three-slip boat deck. Continue Reading Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
Brian Shaughnessy was named president of the new division. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
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Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
The survey also found that 84% of Americans would consider sleeping in a storage unit if they became homeless. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Americans Have Lived in a Storage Unit
FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
“We continue to make meaningful investments to address the affordable housing crisis across Arizona, California, and Nevada,” said Joseph E. Amato, interim president and CEO of FHLBank San Francisco. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Awards Nearly $50 Million in Affordable Housing Program Grants
BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Realtor.ca Canada is the nation’s largest multiple listings service platform. Continue Reading Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
The average salary for these new jobs will be $131,832. Continue Reading Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Founded in 2005 by Amy Bayer and Carol Bayer, PorchLight serves the Denver and Boulder markets. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
“Look, it wasn’t my choice of where to take the money,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
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,...
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