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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage inched up to 6.00% as of March 5, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). Last week, it fell below the 6.00% mark for the first time since 2022, averaging 5.98%. A year ago at this time,...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Floats Up to 6.00%
Mickey Rourke Denies Being Behind GoFundMe Campaign to Avoid Eviction
Oscar-nominated actor Mickey Rourke has taken to social media to deny that he is behind the GoFundMe campaign to raise money that would prevent his being evicted from his Los Angeles home. The 72-year-old Rourke posted an Instagram video declaring, “Something’s come...
Trump Seeks to Ban Institutional Investors from Single-Family Housing Market
President Trump has announced that he will seek to ban institutional investors from acquiring single-family homes. In a post on Truth Social, Trump declared, “For a very long time, buying and owning a home was considered the pinnacle of the American Dream. It was the...
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Mortgage application activity ended 2025 and began 2026 on the downturn, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) for the two-week period ending Jan. 2. The data includes adjustments for the year-end holidays. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s...
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SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Alan Stalcup said he welcomed the SEC’s investigation, stating he and his companies were the victim of “defamatory fictions.” Continue Reading SEC Reportedly Probing Owner of Austin Real Estate Firm for Securities Fraud
Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
The initiative will originate flexible, short-term first-mortgage bridge loans for properties that are being acquired, refinanced, or prepared for long-term government-affordable programs. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Partners with Pretium on Affordable Housing Bridge Loan Joint Venture
Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
Healthpeak plans to contribute its 34-community, 10,422-unit senior housing portfolio to Janus Living and will serve as its external manager. Continue Reading Healthpeak Properties to Launch Publicly Traded Senior Housing REIT
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Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill for $1 Million Study on Ending Property Tax
“We know what needs to be done, so let’s just do it,” said DeSantis. “And we will do it.” Continue Reading Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill for $1 Million Study on Ending Property Tax
Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Wood said the FHFA directive “could bolster both crypto and housing significantly.” Continue Reading Cathie Wood Praises FHFA Directive on Cryptocurrencies in Housing Policy
Doron Netanel Named CEO at Commodore Construction
Netanel most recently served as chief financial officer with international construction company Electra USA. Continue Reading Doron Netanel Named CEO at Commodore Construction
Proposed Australian Law Would Require Disclosures on AI-Altered Listing Photos
“Being misled into visiting a property that is not suitable is frustrating for prospective tenants and may mean they miss out on other properties,” said Leo Patterson Ross, president of the Tenants Union of NSW. Continue Reading Proposed Australian Law Would Require Disclosures on AI-Altered Listing Photos
Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
He claimed “I don’t think that we should have billionaires” because of perceived income inequality gaps. Continue Reading Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire filed criminal charges against Robynne Alexander. Continue Reading SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Post District opened in December 2023 and spans five buildings. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
North Korea’s tiny tourism industry was shut down during the pandemic and only began receiving Russian tourists again in 2024. Continue Reading North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca