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Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Florida Announces Final Judgment Against MV Realty’s Homeowner Scam
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a final judgment against MV Realty that requires the company make a $3 million payment by June 30, 2026, and to remove liens from over 9,000 homes statewide. Uthmeier’s office accused MV Realty PBC LLC and its...
Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
The source for the mortgage fraud criminal referral made by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte against Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), a longtime political foe of President Trump, has been identified as a right-wing news site. A review of government...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Presidential promises of a stronger housing market, dead Colorado residents getting HUD benefits, and Jeremy Allen White’s real estate obsession. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Dec. 15-19. Miss: Give Us...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Keller Williams Expands Global Presence to Bulgaria
Bulgaria is the eighth country where the company opened a new presence during 2025. Continue Reading Keller Williams Expands Global Presence to Bulgaria
Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
HUD provides approximately $440 million in federal money to the state. Continue Reading Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
Buyers closed on 18.5% fewer home sales from October to November and 4.7% less than in November 2024. Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Down 4.7% in November
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Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
The FTC did not identify which companies received the letters. Continue Reading FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
The new product can provide coverage to hurricane-prone areas from Brownsville, Texas through Newport News, Virginia. Continue Reading Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
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