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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the "corrupt and dangerous business practices" within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first reported the story,...
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities, which collectively sought to raise nearly $50 million in property tax revenue. KSL.com reports the commission rejected the fiscal year 2026...
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced a new program that bypasses the three major credit bureaus and enables the direct sale of the company’s credit scores to lenders. According to the company, the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, the mortgage credit specialists known...
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TVA in Collaboration to Build 6 Nuclear Plants for 6 GW of Power Across 7 States
The new collaboration is designed to provide enough energy to power the equivalent of approximately 4.5 million homes or 60 new data centers. Continue Reading TVA in Collaboration to Build 6 Nuclear Plants for 6 GW of Power Across 7 States
Connecticut Mega-Church Proposes Affordable Housing Complex On Its Property
First Cathedral in Bloomfield offered an informal presentation to the town’s planning and zoning commission. Continue Reading Connecticut Mega-Church Proposes Affordable Housing Complex On Its Property
FHFA’s Pulte is ‘Taking a Closer Look’ at Credit Union Risks to Federal Home Loan Banks
“Credit Unions are a part of the Federal Home Loan Bank network that we regulate,” said Pulte Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte is ‘Taking a Closer Look’ at Credit Union Risks to Federal Home Loan Banks
Housing Is Not a Game — It’s the American Dream
For far too long, housing has been reduced to a prop in America’s political theater. It’s the backdrop for campaign rallies, the bullet point slipped into glossy mailers, the soundbite dropped to score applause. But behind every hollow promise, real families are...
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.64% as of April 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
The new Tampa-based affiliate will initially focus on high-growth metropolitan markets. Continue Reading Avanti Residential Unveils LIHTC-Focused Affiliate
Toronto Home Sales and Prices in Decline
The average selling price at $1.09 million represented a 2% decline from one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices in Decline
Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
Burr Island is part of the Thimble Islands, an archipelago of 365 small islands in Stony Creek Harbor off the central Connecticut coast. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Relisted at Discount
M&G Promotes Martin Towns to Global Head of Real Estate
He will replace Tony Brown, who is retiring after a 35-year career and relocating to Australia. Continue Reading M&G Promotes Martin Towns to Global Head of Real Estate
National Public Housing Museum to Open in Chicago
The museum is based in the last remaining building in the Jane Addams Homes, one of Chicago’s oldest federal housing projects. Continue Reading National Public Housing Museum to Open in Chicago
Tara Brown Named CEO at Peerage Realty Partners
She replaces Gavin Swartzman, who retired as CEO on March 31. Continue Reading Tara Brown Named CEO at Peerage Realty Partners
Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
More than one-third of women reported they encountered sexism in the industry. Continue Reading Survey: Only 21% of Agents Would Recommend a Career in Real Estate
Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
Construction on the new homes is scheduled to be completed in 2026. Continue Reading Newberry Homes Enters Orlando Market with Six-Home Community
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
The company said the ban was unconstitutional. Continue Reading RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
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