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Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
A new report has determined that Colorado’s housing inventory shortfall declined since its peak six years ago, but the state needs to ratchet up its residential construction to keep the shortfall from growing again. The report, issued by the office of Gov. Jared Polis...
Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Noreen Khan and her husband Christopher Mayberry pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy for making false statements to loan businesses in relation to several mortgage loans they financed. Khan had been a technical manager for NASA, while a NASA contractor had...
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced the appointment of Katie Keenan as CEO and a director of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) and global head of the Core+ Real Estate business. She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was...
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Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
The president declared “total victory.” Continue Reading Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the 7,000-square-foot roundhouse design took five years to construct with a no-expense-spared budget. Continue Reading How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
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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
Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Rocket Mortgage plans to complete its exit from the market by June 27. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage to Exit the Canadian Market
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
The bill would also “encourage HUD to reform its annual evaluation of PHAs to promote an increase in the diversity of neighborhoods where vouchers are used.” Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
CHBA predicted the 2022-2031 period will become the decade with the fewest homes built per new persons added to the Canadian population since at least 1972. Continue Reading Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Frank Martell will step down as president, CEO and a board member. Continue Reading Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Cenedella will succeed NAR’s longtime CFO John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month. Continue Reading Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
McGraw was founded in 1938 and operates 21 offices across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
The Whitford of Dublin will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8. Continue Reading Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
Beazer Homes is partnering with Westwood Insurance Agency to power Charity Home Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
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