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Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Pending home sales in September were unchanged from August and were down 0.9% from one year earlier, according to the data from the National Association of Realtors. Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined...
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Newly built homes accounted for 26.8% of single-family homes for sale nationwide in August, according to a new data report from Redfin. This is down from 28.2% one year ago and 30.6% two years prior, and it also marked the lowest level in four years. Redfin attributed...
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
After four consecutive weeks of declining momentum, mortgage application activity perked up for the week ending Oct. 24, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume,...
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Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
“Mortgage credit availability increased to its highest level in four months,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a longer timeline. Continue Reading Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
Jonathan Rinderknecht was an Uber driver and former Pacific Palisades resident. Continue Reading Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
Homes are anticipated to be priced from $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
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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
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
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