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RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
RentRedi is also offering customer support in Spanish, with both live support and an auto-attendant experience. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
RentRedi is also offering customer support in Spanish, with both live support and an auto-attendant experience. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Spanish-Language Version of Tenant App
David Saavedra Named CEO at the New Mexico Association of Realtors
The New Mexico Association of Realtors (NMAR) has appointed David Saavedra as its new CEO. Saavedra served as interim CEO since July. According to the Albuquerque Journal, Saaverda is NMAR’s fourth CEO in two-and-a-half years, following Rob Wigton’s six months of...
Bank of England Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The Bank of England deviated from their American counterparts at the Federal Reserve by announcing they were not cutting rates at this time. In a statement, Gov. Andrew Bailey said, “Today we held interest rates at 4%. Since August last year, we have been able to cut...
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
During August, 7.3% of mortgaged homebuyers used a VA loan, up from 6.5% one year earlier, according to a data report from Redfin. This marked the highest share for that month since 2019. Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the...
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Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
20 locations are either currently open or will soon open on a seasonal basis at malls in 17 states. Continue Reading Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
The company said the tool will enable agents and their clients to identify dynamics across different price points. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
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Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
exas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among eight local associations. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
The latest HMI survey found 38% of builders cutting prices in July, the highest percentage since NAHB began tracking this figure in 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The property is currently being used as a law office, and pricing information is available upon request. Continue Reading John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
During the second quarter, there were 100,687 residential properties with a foreclosure filing, up 7% from the previous quarter and up 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
The state’s median sales price of $285,000 was up 2.2% month-over-month and up 4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round
Fenway Summer and Assurant Ventures co-led the round. Continue Reading Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
“How do agents and brokers keep earning commissions when Zillow aggressively holds the reins over four major real estate portals?” Florance asked. Continue Reading CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR
The court decided Homie failed to adequately present its case. Continue Reading Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR
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