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Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
The average selling price of $1.03 million was 6.4% lower compared to November 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
The average selling price of $1.03 million was 6.4% lower compared to November 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
NJ Governor Intervenes to Stop Eminent Domain Seizure of 175-Year-Old Family Farm
A 175-year-old family-owned farm in Cranbury, New Jersey, that was threatened with eminent domain seizure by township officials eager to use the land for affordable housing was spared from takeover after Gov. Phil Murphy intervened in the case. In a statement, the...
Phishing Emails Targeting NAMB Members
The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) has warned its membership to be on the alert for phishing emails that were crafted to look like official messaging from the organization. NAMB noted the emails came from the @vk.com domain with urgent messaging that...
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Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
The Bears initially insisted they would pay for the stadium itself, with team president Kevin Warren claiming the new stadium would “require zero state money for construction.” Continue Reading Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
The average credit score for purchase locks climbed above 736, the highest recorded in the six-year history of ICE’s origination dataset Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
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
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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
Florida Realtors Education Foundation Allocates $233,000 in Scholarships
All recipients are Florida residents and will attend community colleges, four-year universities, graduate programs or law schools, both in state and out-of-state. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Education Foundation Allocates $233,000 in Scholarships
Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell Tapped to Run SmartRent
Martell replaces Shane Paladin, who stepped down in April – he had only served in the executive leadership role in January. Continue Reading Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell Tapped to Run SmartRent
Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Redfin attributed the drop in down payment levels to a slightly higher share of homebuyers using FHA and VA loans, which require lower down payments. Continue Reading Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Lizzo acquired the 0.32-acre property from singer Harry Styles in 2022 for $15 million. Continue Reading Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
Ted Gerike, founder of the Los Angeles cinema and bookstore Now Instant Image Hall, was hired as the theater’s creative director. Continue Reading Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
The agreement is designed to identify and remove barriers to public and private capital flows into housing finance systems, with an emphasis on long-term, stable investment. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
According to the companies, M2B Mortgage was created to “provide a more personalized, streamlined, and reliable lending experience.” Continue Reading Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
The duo hired contractors to remodel former office spaces for their secret living quarters. Continue Reading Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
The closing of HUD’s Los Angeles field offices by the ongoing riots, Ohio lawmakers kowtowing to the Cleveland Browns, and a real estate agent who keeps selling at 100. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
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