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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
Attorneys General of 5 States Sue Zillow and Redfin Over Rental Housing Agreement
The attorneys general of Arizona, Connecticut New York, Virginia, and Washington are following the lead of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in suing Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) and the Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) division Redfin over their $100 million rental housing...
Connecticut Offers Free Risk Mapping Tool to Assess Climate Threats to Properties
Connecticut has become the first state to offer a free online tool that enables residents and businesses to assess their property’s risk from flooding, wildfires, and other weather-related catastrophes. The new tool, created in partnership by the Connecticut Insurance...
Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill Nominated for Permanent Role
President Trump has nominated Travis Hill to serve as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20. He briefly served as vice chairman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20. From 2018 to 2022, he was a senior advisor to the...
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74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
This is not the first time that Jerald Benjamin Clawson ran afoul of the law. Continue Reading 74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
The governor established an annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize jurisdictions that make progress on their housing development goals. The Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
The average selling price of $1.02 million was down by 5.2% compared to one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
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Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Cornerstone is now managing joint venture mortgage companies with 15 homebuilders nationwide. Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank in Joint Ventures with Texas, North Carolina Homebuilders
Madison International Realty Expands into South Korea
The new office is Madison’s eighth global outlet and its second in Asia after the opening of a Singapore location last April. Continue Reading Madison International Realty Expands into South Korea
New Home Sales Up in February
The median sales price of new houses sold in February 2025 was $414,500 while the average sales price was $487,100. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up in February
NAR Adds New MLS Policy for ‘Delayed Marketing Exempt Listings’
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has unveiled “Multiple Listing Options for Sellers,” a new policy that is designed to exist in conjunction with its Clear Cooperation Policy. According to NAR, the policy introduces a new category of exempt listings called...
Case-Shiller, FHFA Point to Continued Home Price Increases
The FHFA House Price Index data found prices up 4.8% from January 2024 to January 2025. Continue Reading Case-Shiller, FHFA Point to Continued Home Price Increases
Kanye West’s Former Malibu Property Listed Six Months After Being Acquired
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left behind an unfinished renovation project. Continue Reading Kanye West’s Former Malibu Property Listed Six Months After Being Acquired
Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Enters UK Rental Home Market
The partnership with Legal & General is planning to build more than 1,000 rental homes. Continue Reading Japan’s Nomura Real Estate Enters UK Rental Home Market
NYC Real Estate Agent Charged with Attempted Murder of New Hampshire Police Officer
Conover hosts a 3 million-subscriber YouTube channel that highlights ultra-luxury listings in pricey destinations. Continue Reading NYC Real Estate Agent Charged with Attempted Murder of New Hampshire Police Officer
Dayton Realtors President Pat Corle Has Passed Away
The announcement noted she passed away “after a brief illness.” Continue Reading Dayton Realtors President Pat Corle Has Passed Away
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Assaults Against Tesla Dealerships
Editor Phil Hall considers the destruction of commercial property in “protest” of Elon Musk’s role in the Trump White House. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Assaults Against Tesla Dealerships
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