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Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Hilton Drops Minneapolis-Area Franchise Accused of Barring ICE Agents
Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE: HLT) has removed a Minneapolis-area franchise from its systems following reports that it refused and canceled reservations made by ICE agents. Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called out the company on X, stating it...
Report: 2025’s Annual Home Price Growth Only 0.7%
A new Home Price Index report from ICE Mortgage Technology found annual home price growth ended 2025 with a mild 0.7% uptick, the smallest calendar-year increase since 2011 when prices fell by 2.9%. The report noted that 2026 is beginning with housing affordability at...
Place Your Bets! Polymarket Teams with Parcl on Real Estate Prediction Markets
Polymarket, the online prediction market, has teamed with Parcl, the real-time housing data and on-chain real estate platform, in an endeavor that will introduce real estate markets into Polymarket’s betting forums. According to a statement from the companies, the...
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Mortgage Bankers Association Names Alexandra Brinton as VP/CFO
Brinton was previously controller at the American Association of Airport Executives. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Names Alexandra Brinton as VP/CFO
Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
The GoFundMe campaign is titled “Help Mickey Rourke Stay in His Home” and raised just under $20,000 since its launch on Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mickey Rourke Starts GoFundMe Campaign to Fight Eviction from LA Home
Meraas Previews Masterplan for New Dubai Waterfront Development
The timeline and budget for the project were not disclosed. Continue Reading Meraas Previews Masterplan for New Dubai Waterfront Development
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
The HUD Secretary on a roll, pending home sales on the rise, and Warren Buffett calls it a day. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 2
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Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
“We have got, like, everybody in the whole Cabinet working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Kevin Hassett said. Continue Reading Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
All the remaining investors lost their entire investments, totaling $2.4 million. Continue Reading Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Gov. DeWine said the bills provide “meaningful relief” compared to a potential ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes. Continue Reading Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Florida Announces Final Judgment Against MV Realty’s Homeowner Scam
“MV Realty scammed thousands of Florida homeowners, and now justice has prevailed,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. Continue Reading Florida Announces Final Judgment Against MV Realty’s Homeowner Scam
Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
A review of government emails by Reuters has traced the roots of the criminal referral to a Nov. 12 article published by The Gateway Pundit. Continue Reading Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
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. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Total victim losses could be higher than $100 million. Continue Reading Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in November was $410,000, down by a mild 0.2% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
The median sales price increased 5.0%, rising from $400,000 in November 2024 to $420,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Decline as Prices Keep Rising
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