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Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Sales of new single-family houses in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, a 20.5% surge from the July rate of 664,000 and a 15.4% rise above the August 2024 rate of 693,000. According to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the...
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has acquiesced to President Trump’s demands that mortgage fraud investigation of New York Attorney General Letitia James move forward. According to a Bloomberg report sourced from unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the case is...
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Mortgage applications inched up at a mild pace during the week ending Sept. 19, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, recorded a 0.6% uptick on a seasonally...
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Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
There is no precedent for president firing a Federal Reserve governor. Continue Reading Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
The statewide median sales price in July was $435,000, a $9,000 increase for a 2.1% year-over-year bump-up. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
The new stadium will receive $350 million in public financing, with the team absorbing the remaining costs on the project. Continue Reading Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name
Zain Merchant added that his employer has also been receiving phone calls from people wondering why they have a criminal on their payroll. Continue Reading Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name
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Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Tideline offers four luxury semi-custom home floor plans, ranging in size from 2,562 to 3,861 square feet. Continue Reading Neal Signature Homes Opens New Florida Community
Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
January’s median price of $285,000 was up by 10.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 7%
S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with a 7.2% increase in December. Continue Reading S&P/Case-Shiller Index Hits 19th Straight All-Time High
Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
The signs were the work of Raleigh-based Diane Kleckner of eXp Realty. Continue Reading Buy a House, Get Free Eggs? Viral Video Highlights Unlikely Buyer Incentive
Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
Brian Schmidt pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance pending further proceedings. Continue Reading Ex-Real Estate Attorney Charged with Stealing Client’s Funds
NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
More than 173,000 migrants have registered at the hotel. Continue Reading NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel to Cease Operating as Migrant Shelter
SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Schwartz’s previous guilty plea to one count of wire fraud could result in a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading SEC Brings New Charges Against Elie Schwartz
Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
The sale was facilitated by Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) Phoenix, who served as the selling broker. Continue Reading Goodman Real Estate Acquires Phoenix Multifamily Community for $131.1 Million
Survey: 70% of Remote/Hybrid Workers Would Rather Get New Job Than Return to Office
Geographically, employees in the Northeast (45%) and the South (45%) were most likely to seek alternative employment. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Remote/Hybrid Workers Would Rather Get New Job Than Return to Office
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 60 Minutes vs. DOGE vs. CFPB
Editor Phil Hall dissects a “60 Minutes” piece on the state of the CFPB. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 60 Minutes vs. DOGE vs. CFPB
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