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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Gov. Gavin Newsom has appointed Tony Sertich to become the next executive director of the California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA). Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: There is absolutely nothing in Erik Siebert’s background to suggest he has a penchant for chicanery and dishonesty. A graduate of the prestigious Virginia Military Institute, he served as a police officer with the Metropolitan Police Department in...
California Home Sales Edged Up During August
California recorded a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 264,240 closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in August, up 0.9% from 261,820 homes in July but down by a slight 0.2% from 264,640 homes in August 2024. According to the California...
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Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Brian Cornell became CEO in 2014, the first chief executive to come into the leadership role from outside of the company. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
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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
Another Major Tenant to Depart Beleaguered San Francisco Centre Mall
Burke Williams’ 16,000-square-foot spa, the largest in San Francisco, has been a tenant of the mall since 2006. Continue Reading Another Major Tenant to Depart Beleaguered San Francisco Centre Mall
16-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Portfolio Sells for $1.55 Million
“The properties were contiguous with a 116-unit complex we had just sold for the owner in December 2024,” said National Multifamily Corp.’s Matt Cawley. Continue Reading 16-Unit Connecticut Multifamily Portfolio Sells for $1.55 Million
Senate Democrat Leaders Demand HUD Halt Staff Cuts
The senators added that HUD’s staffing levels dropped by more than 20% between 2012 and 2019. Continue Reading Senate Democrat Leaders Demand HUD Halt Staff Cuts
The Best State Capital to Live In Is…
Maine’s capital of Augusta ranked last among the 50 state capitals. Continue Reading The Best State Capital to Live In Is…
Canadian Housing Starts Up 3%
Montreal posted a 112% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts in January. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 3%
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