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Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start of the Trump administration. Continue Reading Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start of the Trump administration. Continue Reading Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Sept. 15-19....
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...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
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
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
Approximately 12,000 SFBFRs were started, down from 25,000 starts in the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
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Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing
Outdated land use and building regulations contribute significantly to the undersupply of housing and housing affordability challenges. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing
Zillow: Late May is the Best Time to List a Home
Zillow noted the best time for listings varies among markets. Continue Reading Zillow: Late May is the Best Time to List a Home
Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
The average selling price at $1.08 million was down by 2.2% over the same period. Continue Reading Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
The development will be located 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Continue Reading Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Antonio Gaines said it was uncertain how many FHA workers would be laid off Continue Reading FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Banosian joined the company (formerly Guaranteed Rate) in 2007 and was most recently executive vice president for sales. Continue Reading Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
Stephanie Lovins wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the receipt. Continue Reading Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
The properties encompass nearly 80 million rentable square feet across the nation with over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs. Continue Reading GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 9% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
Built in 1998, the property has a 94% occupancy rate and offers an array of amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. Continue Reading FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
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