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Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Mortgage application activity was on the rise for the week ending March 6, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis...
Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.1% from 15.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Purchase Activity Fuels Mortgage Application Uptick
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Instigated Subpoena and Indictment Threat Against Powell
The Trump administration’s surprise decision to subpoena Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and threaten him with an indictment over alleged perjury during a congressional hearing was reportedly fueled at the insistence of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)...
Powell Announces He is Target of DOJ Criminal Probe
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) has served the central bank with grand jury subpoenas related to his testimony last June before the Senate Banking Committee related to the renovation of the Fed’s headquarters. In an...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 5-9
A pair of unexpected housing policy proposals, an unfair accusation against a hotel chain, and an unlikely new theme park. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Jan. 5-9. Hit: Who Saw That Coming? The biggest...
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Housing Starts Up in October
Single-family housing completions in October were at a rate of 1 million, a 6% increase from the revised September rate of 952,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Up in October
Buffalo Bills to Sell Items from Highmark Stadium, Including Goal Posts and Trough Urinals
The Bills played at Highmark Stadium since 1973, with their last regular season game being held on Jan. 4. Continue Reading Buffalo Bills to Sell Items from Highmark Stadium, Including Goal Posts and Trough Urinals
Massachusetts Golf Course Sold for $24.8 Million to Solar Energy Developer
The golf course hosted US Open Qualifying events in 1998 and 2001. Continue Reading Massachusetts Golf Course Sold for $24.8 Million to Solar Energy Developer
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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
Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
The property, called Bird Point, is located along 2,400 feet of protected shoreline and encompasses three residences. Continue Reading Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Cryptocurrency permeates housing policy, HUD muscles its way into a new headquarters, and Cincinnati will not have a new football stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
“She was staying in bank foyers,” said Mike White, her former boyfriend. Continue Reading Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
“We created US Fin Tech to demonstrate the incredible ingenuity of American technology under President Trump’s leadership,” said FHFA’s Bill Pulte. Continue Reading GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
“This initiative reflects Trepp’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and strengthening the CRE talent pipeline,” said CEO Annemarie DiCola. Continue Reading Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
Swift has not been seen in Rhode Island since last August when she hosted a celebrity-filled party at her property. Continue Reading Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?