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8-Building Orlando-Area Office Portfolio Sold for $96 Million
The portfolio encompasses a total of 722,456 square feet of office properties in urban and suburban areas. Continue Reading 8-Building Orlando-Area Office Portfolio Sold for $96 Million
8-Building Orlando-Area Office Portfolio Sold for $96 Million
The portfolio encompasses a total of 722,456 square feet of office properties in urban and suburban areas. Continue Reading 8-Building Orlando-Area Office Portfolio Sold for $96 Million
Fed’s Miran Calls for 150 Basis Point Cut in Interest Rates
Federal Reserve Gov. Stephen Miran is calling on the central bank to cut interest rates by 150 basis points during 2026. According to a Reuters report, Miran insisted the central bank should move with greater vigor on rate cuts as inflation moves closer to its desired...
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
President Trump announced he is directing his "representatives" to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds as a strategy for driving down mortgage rates. In a posting on Truth Social, Trump blamed former President Biden for ignoring the housing market and credited himself...
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Increase
Mortgage rates started 2026 on with a mild uptick, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.16% as of Jan. 8, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.15%. A year ago at this time, it...
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Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Alan Stalcup said he welcomed the SEC’s investigation, stating he and his companies were the victim of “defamatory fictions.” Continue Reading SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
The initiative will originate flexible, short-term first-mortgage bridge loans for properties that are being acquired, refinanced, or prepared for long-term government-affordable programs. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Healthpeak plans to contribute its 34-community, 10,422-unit senior housing portfolio to Janus Living and will serve as its external manager. Continue Reading Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
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Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
The statewide median sales price reached $425,000 in November, up $10,000 for a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down in November
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
Bank of America Allocates $10 Million in Zero-Interest Loans to LA Wildfire Victims
Genesis LA will originate loans to support homeownership, economic development, and nonprofit facilities in the Altadena and Pasadena areas. Continue Reading Bank of America Allocates $10 Million in Zero-Interest Loans to LA Wildfire Victims
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires InstaMortgage
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, reAlpha would acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of InstaMortgage for total consideration of approximately $8.5 million. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires InstaMortgage
Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
The state reported a median sales price of $399,000 for single-family existing homes sold in November. Continue Reading Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
Report: NFL’s Chiefs to Relocate from Missouri to New Domed Stadium in Kansas
The lease at Arrowhead Stadium, their home since 1972, expires in 2030. Continue Reading Report: NFL’s Chiefs to Relocate from Missouri to New Domed Stadium in Kansas
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