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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate
The real estate services platform Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM) has acquired Start Real Estate, a residential brokerage focused on first-time homebuyers. Headquartered in Colorado, with recent expansion into Utah, Start Real Estate's 70 agents are expected to...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
Mortgage applications for new home purchases increased 2% in September compared to one year earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). On a month-over-month measurement, applications declined by 5%. The MBA estimated new single-family home...
FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has put out a call for public input on its proposed Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2026–2030. The agency stated it is seeking ideas and feedback on three strategic goals: the oversight of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
California Home Sales Edged Up During August
The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August
Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
The median home sales price rose 6.4% to $319,250 in August, up from $300,000 one year earlier. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Redfin attributed the decline to sellers responding to sluggish homebuyer activity, with sales far below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
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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
Amazon Acquires 23-Story Manhattan Office Property
The 600,000-square-foot property was constructed in 1896 and is entirely vacant. Continue Reading Amazon Acquires 23-Story Manhattan Office Property
Hawaii Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding 78-Year-Old Out of His Home and Yacht
John Tamahere McCabe is scheduled for an Oct. 16 sentencing hearing and faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading Hawaii Man Pleads Guilty to Defrauding 78-Year-Old Out of His Home and Yacht
NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Jumaane Williams owed nearly $1 million in mortgage debt. Continue Reading NYC Public Advocate Loses Brooklyn Home After 15 Years of Refusing to Pay His Mortgage
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Facility to Become America’s Newest City
A weekend vote of 212-6 resulted in the green light to organize the facility and launch site into the City of Starbase. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX Facility to Become America’s Newest City
Burlington to Acquire 45 Store Locations from Bankrupt Retailer Jo-Ann
Burlington’s acquisition follows an expansion strategy by the company that saw the opening of 101 new stores last year. Continue Reading Burlington to Acquire 45 Store Locations from Bankrupt Retailer Jo-Ann
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