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Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Only 4% of homes have lost value since they were last sold, a smaller share than before the pandemic. Continue Reading Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Mortgage rates continued to decline in the latest its Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
The Trump administration has made an emergency request to the US Supreme Court to decide whether he has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook. The request follows an appeals court decision on Monday that rejected Trump’s efforts to fire Cook ahead of...
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
A total of 78,621 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped in the second quarter, accounting for 7.4% of home sales during that three-month period. According to data from ATTOM, the second quarter’s activity was down from the first quarter when flipped homes...
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New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Brian Cornell became CEO in 2014, the first chief executive to come into the leadership role from outside of the company. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
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Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
“The County is on track to contribute to nearly 620 completed units last year,” said Mayor Richard Bissen. Continue Reading Maui Mayor: ‘Housing Remains One of the Most Pressing Challenges’
Why Working with a Mortgage Broker is the Key to Homeownership at a Better Rate
The American Dream has always been built on the foundation of homeownership. But for many Americans, securing an affordable mortgage has become a nightmare. Between rising interest rates and big banks tightening their lending standards, homebuyers are left wondering...
Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Under Canadian law, federal elections must be held by October. Continue Reading Ex-Central Banker Mark Carney Succeeds Justin Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
A real estate agent gets slammed for insulting a waiter, another agent seeks to oust Los Angeles’ mayor, and a huge hole that needs to be filled. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 3-7
Blackstone Announces $8 Billion Final Close for New Commercial Property Debt Fund
The firm devoted roughly two years to raising the fund, which will be active in North America, Europe and Australia. Continue Reading Blackstone Announces $8 Billion Final Close for New Commercial Property Debt Fund
DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
HUD paid for 11,020 Acrobat licenses with zero users. Continue Reading DOGE Uncovers Tens of Thousands of Unused Paid Software Licenses at HUD
American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
AREA stated its proposed policy enables sellers to “maintain control over how their home is listed while ensuring full MLS access for professionals.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Unveils Alternative to NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
Builders Thank Trump for Partial Tariff Pause, But Express Concern Over Possible Trade War
“NAHB will continue to work with the administration to cut regulations, boost domestic lumber output and further rein in housing costs,” said Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builders Thank Trump for Partial Tariff Pause, But Express Concern Over Possible Trade War
Conservation Group Buys 3,100-Acre New York Forest Parcel for $6.2 Million
The property had been the subject of a mixed-use development proposal encompassing housing, resort, and commercial uses. Continue Reading Conservation Group Buys 3,100-Acre New York Forest Parcel for $6.2 Million
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