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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Stacey Onnen Named President at HomeSmart
The Scottsdale, Arizona-headquartered real estate brokerage HomeSmart has recruited Stacey Onnen to become its president. Onnen was previously chief operating officer at Omnus Technologies. Earlier in her career, she was heads of operations and service at kwx of...
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...
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CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
In 19% (111) of the 579 counties with sufficient data to analyze, residents needed to spend at least half of their annualized wages to purchase and maintain a home in the second quarter. Continue Reading California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
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Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The central bank will “maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady
Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
Demand for larger rental units has grown because fewer renters are seeking to become first-time homebuyers Continue Reading Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
Report: Sandals Resorts Exploring Potential Sale of Company
Sandals operates in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao and Turks and Caicos. Continue Reading Report: Sandals Resorts Exploring Potential Sale of Company
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
The $423,000 median sales price was only $3,000 (0.6%) higher than January’s level. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
Lennar Begins Sales on Single-Family Homes in Dallas Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Begins Sales on Single-Family Homes in Dallas Community
New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
The new program is now available in select markets, with plans for nationwide expansion in the near future. Continue Reading New Financing Program Aimed at Sellers Planning Home Stagings
Alchemy Ventures Buys 125-Year-Old NYC Property for $10.75 Million
One of the street-level retail tenants is co-owned by Bradley Cooper. Continue Reading Alchemy Ventures Buys 125-Year-Old NYC Property for $10.75 Million
Multifamily Mortgage Debt Continues to Outpace the Full Commercial Real Estate Sector
zTotal mortgage debt outstanding for the full commercial real estate sector in the fourth quarter was $4.79 billion. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Debt Continues to Outpace the Full Commercial Real Estate Sector
Herschen Acquires Palace Entertainment’s Theme Parks
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Herschen Acquires Palace Entertainment’s Theme Parks
Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
The victims included an 82-year-old woman and a 76-year-old woman. Continue Reading Four Real Estate Scammers Indicted for NYC Deed Theft Schemes
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