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Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has debuted Buyer Demand, a proprietary tool that enables the company’s real estate professionals and their home sellers to see the number of serious buyers within the Compass network who are searching for homes like the ones they are...
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
Seventy new down payment assistance programs were launched across the country during the third quarter, according to a new data report from Down Payment Resource (DPR). This brings the total number of active assistance programs nationwide to 2,624. More than 2,000...
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
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Sen. Warren Accuses FHFA’s Pulte of Weaponizing Mortgage Fraud Probes
Warren requested information, documents, and communications from Pulte regarding his mortgage fraud investigations by Oct. 8. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Accuses FHFA’s Pulte of Weaponizing Mortgage Fraud Probes
Toll Brothers Opens Model Home for New Luxury Community in Arizona
Homes are priced from $2.5 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Opens Model Home for New Luxury Community in Arizona
New Fund Offers Grants to Commercial Developers Along Atlanta’s Beltline Corridor
Developers interested in the program can apply online, and applications are being accepted through Oct. 24. Continue Reading New Fund Offers Grants to Commercial Developers Along Atlanta’s Beltline Corridor
Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Commissioners Over Property Taxes
A Florida resident is free on bail after being arrested for threatening to shoot city officials if they increased property taxes. Continue Reading Florida Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Commissioners Over Property Taxes
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Yearlong Listing for Frank Lloyd Wright House in Michigan Finally Sells After $1 Million Price Cut
The sellers acquired the property in 2012 for $200,000 and spent $800,000 in renovations and updates to the residence, which was built in 1950. Continue Reading Yearlong Listing for Frank Lloyd Wright House in Michigan Finally Sells After $1 Million Price Cut
Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
The acquisition announcement was not accompanied by news of potential store closings. Continue Reading Dick’s Sporting Goods Acquires Foot Locker for $2.4 Billion
Study: Abandoned Residential Properties Could be Worth Over $150 Billion
The so-called “zombie foreclosures” numbered over 7,000 as of the end of the fourth quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Study: Abandoned Residential Properties Could be Worth Over $150 Billion
Construction Begins on 42-Unit Boston Affordable Housing Community
Talbot Commons II will be the second phase of the larger Talbot Commons project, which broke ground in 2020. Continue Reading Construction Begins on 42-Unit Boston Affordable Housing Community
Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
The bank opened a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City. Continue Reading Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes this initiative. Continue Reading Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
The rate increase is lower than the insurer’s request for a 21.8% hike. Continue Reading California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) put forth the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
The Las Vegas-headquartered Boxabl will begin the process to obtain modular certification in Colorado. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
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