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Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
The decision by the central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee had three of the 12 committee members dissenting. Continue Reading Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
The decision by the central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee had three of the 12 committee members dissenting. Continue Reading Fed Cuts Rates by Quarter Point
Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Miami Beach-based Foundation Mortgage has hired Samuel Bjelac as senior vice president, national sales, third-party origination. Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at...
Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Investors are continuing to make their impact felt in both high-end and affordable housing markets, according to Realtor.com's Investor Report Mid-Year Update. While overall home sales declined 4.2% year-over-year in the second quarter, investor purchases fell by only...
Q3 Home Prices Up in 77% of Metro Markets
Home prices were up 77% of metro markets (176 out of 230) during the third quarter, up from 75% in the second quarter. According to new data from the National Association of Realtors, 4% of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains in the third quarter, down...
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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
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Mayor McCarty wants to see this proposal on the 2026 ballot, Continue Reading Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
The participating religious organizations have a combined total of more than 88 acres of unused property. Continue Reading 12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
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Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
This week’s edition of Tech Trends offers four new solutions designed to make life easier for home sellers, property managers, and real estate investors. Continue Reading Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
“Future reset risk is mitigated by large banks’ continued focus on lending to borrowers with high credit scores and low leverage,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.72% as of July 10. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record New Uptick
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Want to Ban Short-Term Rentals from Residential Areas
About one in six (16%) respondents said Airbnb hosts deserve to have their property damaged. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Want to Ban Short-Term Rentals from Residential Areas
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
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