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Ritz-Carlton Residences Coming to Houston
Developers Deiso Moss and Cleary Interests announced the launch of public sales for The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Houston, the city's first co-located hotel and condominium residences for the luxury lodging brand. Located in the city’s Uptown-Galleria district, the...
Ritz-Carlton Residences Coming to Houston
Sales and marketing for the property are handled through private appointment by Redeavor Group. Continue Reading Ritz-Carlton Residences Coming to Houston
Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
Kristina K. Williams announced that she will retire later year as president and chief executive officer of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines). Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Prior to her current role, she served as the...
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Mortgage rates continued their decline in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15, down from last week when it averaged 6.16%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Foreclosure filings were reported on 367,460 residential properties in 2025, according to data from ATTOM. This marked a 14% increase from 2024 and a 3% uptick from 2023, but it was also down by 25% from pre-pandemic 2019 The 367,460 properties with foreclosure...
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Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The area is home to prominent Hollywood stars and high-tech titans. Continue Reading Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
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UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
“UBS has resolved another of Credit Suisse’s legacy issues,” said the Swiss bank. Continue Reading UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
“We have over 90% market share in all these other markets that have nothing to do with the government,” Will Lansing said. Continue Reading FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
The community includes a 55+ active adult section. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Home Sales at New Florida Community
Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass issued a similar executive order. Continue Reading Newsom Issues Executive Order Curbing Housing Density in Fire-Impacted Areas
Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
There is no precedent for the Fed’s Board of Governors to force its chairman out of the leadership role. Continue Reading Trump Calls on Fed Board of Governors to Overthrow Powell
Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
When Scharf becomes chairman, the Wells Fargo board intends to appoint a lead independent director. Continue Reading Wells Fargo CEO Charles Scharf to Become Chairman of the Board
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million
The property’s leases were all signed post-pandemic. Continue Reading The Link at Uptown, Dallas Office Property, Sells for $218 Million