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Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Jamie Blades, founder and CEO of Homicity, will join Sutton Group as vice president of technology. Continue Reading Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Jamie Blades, founder and CEO of Homicity, will join Sutton Group as vice president of technology. Continue Reading Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has debuted Buyer Demand, a proprietary tool that enables the company’s real estate professionals and their home sellers to see the number of serious buyers within the Compass network who are searching for homes like the ones they are...
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
Seventy new down payment assistance programs were launched across the country during the third quarter, according to a new data report from Down Payment Resource (DPR). This brings the total number of active assistance programs nationwide to 2,624. More than 2,000...
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
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NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
“Property ownership has gotten more complex, and public records do not always tell the full story,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
The glossary will be updated as new AI advancements emerge. Continue Reading MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
The stadium will be based at part of the 180-acre mixed-use Sola LaGrange development. Continue Reading New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
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Top CFPB Enforcement Officer Quits, Claiming Agency is ‘Under Attack’ by Trump
Acting Enforcement Director Cara Petersen said the administration “has no intention to enforce the law in any meaningful way.” Continue Reading Top CFPB Enforcement Officer Quits, Claiming Agency is ‘Under Attack’ by Trump
HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
“Peaceful protestors don’t chant and destroy property under the banner of ‘Death to Amerikka!’” Turner stated. Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner: Los Angeles Rioters Forced Closure of 3 Field Offices
Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Regionally, Missouri (21.2%), Oklahoma (18.7%), and Kansas (18.4%) had the highest investor buyer share in 2024. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Selling Hit Record High in 2024
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
The Refinance Index increased 16% from the previous week and was 28% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
Colorado House Flipper Indicted on 11 Counts of Securities Fraud
Mack Jamie Sprouse is not registered to offer or sell securities in Colorado. Continue Reading Colorado House Flipper Indicted on 11 Counts of Securities Fraud
North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
The Wilmington Realtors Foundation is now called the Housing Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina. Continue Reading North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
More than 100 new gas power data center projects are currently being considered by Texas regulators. Continue Reading Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
The company became a household name through the Amazon Prime series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” Continue Reading Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
New York Tax Preparer Arrested for Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Miles Burton Marshall was hit with a 49-count indictment. Continue Reading New York Tax Preparer Arrested for Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
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