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Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
A new report has found a significantly lopsided allotment of affordable housing across New York City. 6SqFt.com reports the latest NYC Housing Tracker Report from the New York Housing Conference found only 10 of the city’s 51 Council districts produced more than half...
Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
The Swiss mansion that was the site of the historic 1985 Geneva Summit between President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev is up for auction with a starting bid of $12.6 million. Mansion Global reports the 28-room mansion was built in 1867...
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
David Benson, the former president of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA), is rejoining the government-sponsored enterprise in the capacity of a senior adviser. Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the self-appointed chairman of Fannie Mae, made...
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Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
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QXO Makes $5 Billion Acquisition Bid for Building Products Supplier GMS Inc.
“Our all-cash proposal to acquire GMS for $95.20 per share delivers immediate and certain value to GMS shareholders at a meaningful premium,” said QXO’s Brad Jacobs, Continue Reading QXO Makes $5 Billion Acquisition Bid for Building Products Supplier GMS Inc.
California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Total active listings in May rose on a year-over-year basis by nearly 50%. Continue Reading California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Real Estate Developer Patrick Zalupski in Talks to Buy the Tampa Bay Rays
Zalupski is the founder and CEO of Dream Finders Homes. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Patrick Zalupski in Talks to Buy the Tampa Bay Rays
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Exhortations
“Maybe I should go to the Fed,” Trump said in a jokey manner. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Exhortations
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Gen Z homebuyers using VA loans are most concentrated near large military communities like San Antonio, Virginia Beach, and Colorado Springs. Continue Reading Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies Continue Reading PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
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