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Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust, has canceled its previously announced merger with UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC) and announced a merger agreement with CrossCountry Mortgage. Under the...
Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
CrossCountry will also pay a termination fee of $25.4 million to UWM in accordance with the terms of its now-defunct merger agreement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
Maine Home Sales Slowed but Not Stopped by January’s Bitter Winter Weather
The uncommonly severe winter weather in Maine slowed but didn’t stop the local housing market, as 778 single-family existing homes changed hands in January, a 9.53% decline from one year earlier. According to the Maine Association of Realtors, the decline in sales was...
Texas’ Bachman Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) has announced that Bachman Realty Group, a 65-agent team serving the Dallas–Fort Worth and Houston metros, has joined its network. Founded in 2019 and led by Tiffany and Greg Bachman, the team closed 650 transactions last year...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Can These Ideas Really Make Homeownership More Affordable?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: For too long, the question of increasing affordable homeownership opportunities has been ignored by government leaders. Lately, however, it seems that everyone has an idea on how this elusive goal can be obtained. But all the latest plans being...
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California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Also in decline was California’s median home price, which reached a 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Slumped in January
Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
Half of the survey’s respondents (50%) said their home needs repairs or renovations that they can’t afford right now. Continue Reading Survey: 85% of Homeowners Had Unplanned Home Repairs Last Year
FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
For the fourth consecutive year, the bank will make an enhanced commitment of approximately 5% of its 2025 net income. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
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eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
The new eXp Sports & Entertainment will be part of eXp Luxury. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
The size and the destination of the FHFA director’s donation is unknown. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Joins Hive MLS
“We believe in working together while staying true to who we are,” said Kathleen Simmons, association executive at MLBOR. Continue Reading Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Joins Hive MLS
Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
20 locations are either currently open or will soon open on a seasonal basis at malls in 17 states. Continue Reading Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
The company said the tool will enable agents and their clients to identify dynamics across different price points. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Mayor McCarty wants to see this proposal on the 2026 ballot, Continue Reading Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing