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United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
Report: Down Payment Level Held Steady During Q3
The typical down payment in during the third quarter was $30,400, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. That sum is roughly $500 higher than the second quarter’s level and nearly unchanged from one year earlier. During the third quarter, the average down...
Residents in Florida City Push Back at Proposed 6,000-Seat Soccer Stadium
The city council in Port St. Lucie, Florida, is hosting a special meeting today to discuss community opposition to a proposed soccer stadium. CBS12.com reports more than 1,500 people have signed an online petition seeking to block efforts by elected officials to bring...
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) has sworn in Christine Chandler as its 2026 chairperson during its annual convention in Las Vegas. Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. She is a voting member...
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Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Eric Drinkwater was licensed with RE/MAX Central since 2005. Continue Reading Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
The statewide median sales price reached $430,000, a 3.6% increase from August 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
NEADA is also predicting higher natural gas costs, with the average household gas bill increasing from $639 to $693. Continue Reading Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
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Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Redfin blamed the slowing of multifamily construction on a combination of flattening rents and higher borrowing costs. Continue Reading Permits to Build Multifamily Housing Fall Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Six Flags to Close Maryland Amusement Park and Sell 500-Acre Property
CBRE has been hired to market the roughly 500-acre property for sale. Continue Reading Six Flags to Close Maryland Amusement Park and Sell 500-Acre Property
Century Communities Unveils New Atlanta-Area Community
The new community will feature nearly 100 single-family homes priced from the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Atlanta-Area Community
$3 Billion Tokenization Deal Focused on Dubai Properties
The agreement is the largest real-world asset (RWA) tokenization initiative globally to date. Continue Reading $3 Billion Tokenization Deal Focused on Dubai Properties
Luxury Estate and Winery Owned by ‘American Idol’ Producers Listed at $14.75 Million
The auction will take place on-site at San Juliette on May 17 at 11:00 a.m. PDT. Continue Reading Luxury Estate and Winery Owned by ‘American Idol’ Producers Listed at $14.75 Million
Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The company said its policy shift was designed to provide fair access to inventory. Continue Reading Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Vermont was the only state with an increase above 2%. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Century 21 in New Partnership with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
The new partners have launched a co-branded quarterly report that provides market data on the luxury home market. Continue Reading Century 21 in New Partnership with The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing
Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
Five of the 10 markets with the highest required incomes to afford a home are in California. Continue Reading Report: Households Need to Earn $114,000 to Afford a Median-Priced Home
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