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FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
The developers of the planned $11.2 billion mixed-use Freedom Plaza in Manhattan announced a commitment to make 1,080 residential units on site permanently affordable. The five-acre site, which is being developed by Soloviev Group and Mohegan, will stretch from 38th...
Chinese EB-5 Investors File Fraud Lawsuit Tied to Northern Marianas Casino-Resort Project
More than 20 Chinese EB-5 investors have filed a $13.4 million lawsuit against developers, immigration agents, and lawyers whom they accuse of duping them into putting placing more than $12 million of EB-5 funds into a casino-resort project in the Northern Marianas....
Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
Erik Siebert, who is serving as the interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has announced plans to resign his position after informing the Department of Justice (DOJ) that his office found insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges over alleged...
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FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
The advertisement touts President Trump as a leader “who stands by us and the basic principle that all Americans deserve to dream and dream big.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
Solar and wind projects are no longer eligible for the Rural Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program. Continue Reading USDA to Cease Funding Solar and Wind Power Installations on Farmland
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Slightly Under One-Third of 2024 Home Purchases Were All-Cash Sales
Prior to the pandemic, the share of all-cash sales ranged from 25% to 30%. Continue Reading Slightly Under One-Third of 2024 Home Purchases Were All-Cash Sales
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Homebuyers with a Rocket mortgage earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
HUD’s DOGE Task Force Seeks Public Input for Identifying Fraud and Waste
The X account launched yesterday and generated 34,000 followers within 24 hours. Continue Reading HUD’s DOGE Task Force Seeks Public Input for Identifying Fraud and Waste
Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Homebuying in All But 2 Major Metros
Pittsburgh and Detroit were the exceptions to the rule. Continue Reading Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Homebuying in All But 2 Major Metros
Former Hospital Site in New Jersey to Become Mixed-Use Development
The development will also feature more than 70,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. Continue Reading Former Hospital Site in New Jersey to Become Mixed-Use Development
Final Offer Acquires Off-Market Listing Resource Private Collection
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Final Offer Acquires Off-Market Listing Resource Private Collection
Australia Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced the benchmark interest rate will be reduced by 25 basis points to 4.10%. Continue Reading Australia Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 4 Crucial Issues That Require HUD’s Attention
Editor Phil Hall opines on four issues that the new HUD Secretary Scott Turner may wish to prioritize. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 4 Crucial Issues That Require HUD’s Attention
Florida Gov. DeSantis Voices Support for Eliminating Property Taxes
“Property taxes are local, not state,” DeSantis wrote in his X response. Continue Reading Florida Gov. DeSantis Voices Support for Eliminating Property Taxes
Iowa Home Sales Up Nearly 5% in January
The median sales price remained steady at $220,000, a 2.3% increase from last year. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Up Nearly 5% in January
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