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FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
New Luxury Rental Community Planned for Las Vegas
The real estate investor/operator Waterton has teamed the multifamily developer and manager The NRP Group to acquire an 8.5-acre site in Las Vegas for a 368-unit luxury rental community. The community will consist of two four-story, elevator-serviced multifamily...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 20-24
A Manhattan luxury tower is falling apart, Jamie Dimon is going to the Smithsonian, and who's photographing the East Wing demolition? From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Oct. 20-24. Miss: Don’t Look Up. One of New...
Pulte: Fannie-Freddie IPO May Be Delayed or Not Happen
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte is backpedaling on his promotion of a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), raising the possibility that it could be delayed or might not happen at all....
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KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers. Continue Reading Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
“I’m asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get Big Homebuilders going,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
The average loan size for new homes increased from $376,992 in April to $379,209 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
Montreal posted an 11% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts compared to May 2024, driven by more multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
Baton Rouge Realtor Sentenced for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
Devin Triche ran the Triche Team and partnered with Keller Williams Realty in Baton Rouge. Continue Reading Baton Rouge Realtor Sentenced for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
Drillman pleaded guilty in December 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
256-Unit Luxury Residential Tower to Rise Over Nairobi
Taher Saleh, managing director of SMB Properties, said, “Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue represents the pinnacle of luxury and architectural innovation in Kenya.” Continue Reading 256-Unit Luxury Residential Tower to Rise Over Nairobi
Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
“The mortgage landscape is evolving, and so are the needs of our clients,” said Cory Swain, CEO. Continue Reading Premier Mortgage Resources Debuts Specialty Products Division
Social Media Influencer Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
His most recent effort to lure investor money came on April 25, when he used a Substack posting to solicit input from people seeking to improve their credit scores. Continue Reading Social Media Influencer Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Real Estate Ponzi Scheme
Realtor.com CEO Wades into Debate Over Clear Cooperation Policy
“Brokers who facilitate private marketplaces are likely to find themselves on the wrong side of history,” said Damian Eales. Continue Reading Realtor.com CEO Wades into Debate Over Clear Cooperation Policy
New Jersey’s Historic Freehold Raceway is Sold, with Mixed-Use Development Planned
Racing has taken place at Freehold since the 1830s. while organized racing began in 1854 with an annual fair featuring harness racing. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Historic Freehold Raceway is Sold, with Mixed-Use Development Planned
Trump Organization Expands Into Mobile Phone Sector
The mobile phone plan will start at $47.45 a month, a reference to Trump serving as the 45th and 47th president. Continue Reading Trump Organization Expands Into Mobile Phone Sector
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