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Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
LendingTree Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda Dies in ATV Accident
LendingTree Inc. (NASDAQ: TREE), the Charlotte, North Carolina-based online financial platforms, announced that Chairman and CEO Doug Lebda died yesterday in an all-terrain vehicle accident. He was 55 years old. Scott Peyree, the company's chief operating officer and...
Racing Champion Michael Andretti Lists Indiana Estate for $11.9 Million
Former IndyCar team owner and racing champion Michael Andretti has listed his Central Indiana estate for $11.9 million. The 5.23-acre private gated acre property in Fishers, Indiana, features a 21,000-square-foot residence with nine bedrooms, nine full and three half...
Peachtree Group Launches Equipment Finance Division
Peachtree Group, an Atlanta-headquartered commercial real estate investment firm, has launched a new equipment finance division that will provide equipment lease financing across industries, including commercial real estate and hospitality. According to the company,...
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Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Balen has over three decades of experience as a builder, land developer, architect, contractor, engineer and asset manager. Continue Reading Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
The new franchise is based in Frankfurt and led by founder and Managing Director Moritz Fischer. Continue Reading Corcoran Group Announces New German Franchise
Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The top AI tools used by the realtors polled for the survey were ChatGPT by OpenAI (58%), Gemini by Google (20%), and Copilot by Microsoft (15%). Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Realtors Have Yet to Use AI Tools
The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
The 31-agent, four-support-staff team closed $305 million in sales across 429 units in 2024. Continue Reading The Impact Group, a Denver Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty
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Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
The average selling price last month was $1.10 million, down 4.1% from $1.15 million in April 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
“In partnership with brokers, APB Wholesale is going to open new doors to homeownership for Americans nationwide,” said CEO Dominik Mjartan. Continue Reading American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
The newsletter will be available to any interested parties, not just RentRedi customers. Continue Reading RentRedi Debuts Monthly Newsletter Aimed at Rental Housing Investors and Managers
New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Store fixtures and equipment will be part of the liquidation sales. Continue Reading New England Retail Chain Smithland Pet & Garden Centers to Shut Down
Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
She bought the property in 2017 for $8 million. Continue Reading Rosie O’Donnell Departed for Ireland While Selling Her NYC Penthouse at $3.25 Million Loss
Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
This campaign will run across TV, digital and social and features a sponsorship of the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches New Marketing Campaign Starring Reba McIntire
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
The investment increases Pershing’s stake in Howard Hughes to 46.9% from its current 37.6%. Continue Reading Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida
“Our vision is to modernize the homebuying process and make it more affordable by putting buyers in control,” said CEO Arman Jahaverian Continue Reading Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida
Survey: 43% of Canadian Homeowners Needed Family Assistance to Buy Their Property
The survey found half (50%) of its respondents saying that homeownership is less attainable than it was 12 months ago. Continue Reading Survey: 43% of Canadian Homeowners Needed Family Assistance to Buy Their Property
North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
The bill more than triples the state’s existing primary residence property tax credit from $500 per year to $1,600 per year. Continue Reading North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
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