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15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
A total of 1.32% residential properties, roughly 1.4 million homes, were vacant, according to the fourth quarter 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report from ATTOM. This is down slightly from 1.33% in the previous quarter. The states with the highest...
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
The median monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending Oct. 26, according to data from Redfin. That represents a 1.4% year-over-year drop and the biggest decline since November 2024. Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage...
Historic Dallas Office Property with Ties to JFK Assassination Being Offered for Hotel Development
A historic but long-vacant Dallas office building that has ties to the investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy is being pitched for a new chapter as a boutique hotel. Dallas Innovates reports Wildcat Management has unveiled concept plans that...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
“Experian is dedicated to fostering a more competitive mortgage landscape,” said CEO Brian Cassin. Continue Reading Experian Offers Free VantageScore 4.0 to Mortgage Lenders
Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
Starting in November, renters can sign up for rent reporting directly through Zillow to start having their payments reported each month. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Team on Credit Reporting for Renters Initiative
California Association of Realtors Launches Foundation to Unite Multiple Charitable Programs
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
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
The FHFA director has been endlessly berating the Federal Reserve chairman over the past several days. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
$3.48 Million LA Home Now Available for Cryptocurrency Purchase
The 4,545-square foot residence within the 0.44-acre property is within a 24/7 guard-gated and patrolled community. Continue Reading $3.48 Million LA Home Now Available for Cryptocurrency Purchase
Charles Jones to Lead Multifamily Housing Finance at Western Alliance Bank
He was previously managing director and vice president of originations at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Charles Jones to Lead Multifamily Housing Finance at Western Alliance Bank
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of July 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
Chicago Suburb to Purchase Childhood Home of Pope Leo XIV
The purchase price was not disclosed, and the transaction reverses the village’s earlier threat to seize the property through eminent domain. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb to Purchase Childhood Home of Pope Leo XIV
Detroit Sues Blockchain Real Estate Firm for Widespread Property Violations
The lawsuit cites Real Token LLC, company owners Remy and Jean-Marc Jacobson, and their 165 affiliated corporate defendants. Continue Reading Detroit Sues Blockchain Real Estate Firm for Widespread Property Violations
Nigerian National Convicted for Organizing HELOC Fraud Network
Oluwaseun Adekoya was convicted of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and nine counts of aggravated identity theft. Continue Reading Nigerian National Convicted for Organizing HELOC Fraud Network
New Joint Venture to Develop 243-Unit Rental Community in Denver Suburb
The project is being financed through a $57 million construction loan facility from JPMorgan Chase. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop 243-Unit Rental Community in Denver Suburb
Mississippi Man Charged with Assaulting Realtor at Open House
Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
Denver recorded the largest recovery from the pandemic era with a 100% increase in available homes compared to 2017–2019 averages. Continue Reading Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
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