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Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced he has begun an investigation into the Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE: FICO) to determine if the company’s pricing practices in the mortgage credit scoring market has contributed to the affordability challenges in the housing market. Hawley...
Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
“An 88% operating margin and a compound annual growth rate of 100% in per-score pricing over five years are not hallmarks of a competitive market,” the senator said. Continue Reading Sen. Hawley Begins Investigation into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Score Pricing
Chicago Leaders Preparing for Post-Bears Chapter at Soldier Field
Chicago leaders are quietly formulating plans to reinvent and reanimate Soldier Field in the event the Chicago Bears depart from the historic stadium. Fox 32 Chicago reports the Chicago Park District, a municipal agency, is proposing a $630 million program that would...
Report: 44% More Home Sellers Than Buyers
A new data report from Redfin determined the current housing market had an estimated 44% more home sellers than buyers. This is up from 30% more than one year earlier and represents the second largest gap in records dating back to 2013 – the largest gap was 45% last...
Stanley Martin Homes Acquires United Homes Group for $221 Million
Reston, Virginia-based Stanley Martin Homes LLC, a homebuilder focused on the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast regions, is acquiring Columbia, South Carolina-headquartered United Homes Group Inc. (NASDAQ: UHG) in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $221 million....
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South Dakota Senate Rejects Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Veterans
Opponents of the bill argued it unfairly shifted the property tax burden onto other homeowners without addressing the problems in the state’s property tax system. Continue Reading South Dakota Senate Rejects Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Veterans
Multifamily REIT Veris Residential is Sold for $3.4 Billion to Affinius Capital-Led Investor Consortium
Following the closing of the transaction, Veris’ common stock will no longer be listed on the NYSE. Continue Reading Multifamily REIT Veris Residential is Sold for $3.4 Billion to Affinius Capital-Led Investor Consortium
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Very, Very Stupid’ Chicago for Letting Bears Leave the City
“You’re going to let Indiana profit off your team?” Smith asked. Continue Reading ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Blasts ‘Very, Very Stupid’ Chicago for Letting Bears Leave the City
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Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
More than 60 realtors and affiliate members collected food for 18 hunger relief organizations Continue Reading Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
“NAR is rebuilding trust by executing the largest transformation in real estate history, and this Strategic Plan will be our roadmap,” said NAR CEO Nykia Wright. Continue Reading NAR Adopts 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
Trump Organization to Develop Luxury Hotel Resort in Maldives
The resort is set to open by the end of 2028. Continue Reading Trump Organization to Develop Luxury Hotel Resort in Maldives
Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Kugler had been working with US Government Ethics Office officials since September 2024 to resolve her violations of trading policies. Continue Reading Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Over 235,000 Montana homeowners have claimed and received a property tax rebate. Continue Reading 80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
These combined costs were up 4.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year