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Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
MISMO, the real estate finance industry's standards organization, has named Brian Vieaux as its new president, effective Oct. 16. Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve...
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Apple just rolled out iOS 26. As usual, some people are thrilled with the new features, others complain about the bugs, and plenty debate whether the company made the right calls. That’s the rhythm of innovation. But here’s the difference — when Apple gets it wrong,...
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were down 6% from July but were also 1% higher from one year ago, according to new data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running at a seasonally...
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Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
“This is not an austerity budget – this is a recalibration,” said Frey, who is running for re-election this fall. Continue Reading Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
$110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The Spelling Manor’s $110 million sale price was far greater than the runner-up on the list, a $51 million transaction in Delray Beach, Florida. Continue Reading $110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
“People don’t choose brands they know; they choose the ones that choose them back,” said Howard. Continue Reading Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Bessent added cuts could have occurred if the Fed officials had access to revised labor market data. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
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Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts
“Homeowners rebuilding after a disaster need all the support they can get, including the interest earned on their insurance funds,” said Newsom. Continue Reading Newsom Backs Bill Providing Homeowners with Interest Earned on Insurance Payouts
Union Sues to Halt DOGE Access and Work Stoppage at CFPB
The union blamed Elon Musk, the head of DOGE, for trying to break the CFPB for his own personal gain. Continue Reading Union Sues to Halt DOGE Access and Work Stoppage at CFPB
Only 15% of Q4 California Homebuyers Could Afford a Median-Priced Home
A minimum annual income of $222,000 was needed to qualify for the purchase of a $874,290 statewide median-priced, existing single-family California home. Continue Reading Only 15% of Q4 California Homebuyers Could Afford a Median-Priced Home
New Initiative to Raise College Student Awareness of Commercial Real Estate Careers
The MBA will receive a $750,000 grant over three years from the PREA Foundation to expand industry outreach and engagement. Continue Reading New Initiative to Raise College Student Awareness of Commercial Real Estate Careers
CFPB’s Vought Stops Fed Funding for Agency, Closes Agency HQ for the Week
“Accountability at the CFPB is long overdue,” said Vought. Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought Stops Fed Funding for Agency, Closes Agency HQ for the Week
Elon Musk: FEMA Gave $59 Million Last Week to NYC Hotels for Housing Illegal Immigrants
“A clawback demand will be made today to recoup those funds,” Musk wrote. Continue Reading Elon Musk: FEMA Gave $59 Million Last Week to NYC Hotels for Housing Illegal Immigrants
HUD’s Turner Stops Enforcement of Gender Identity Rule, Declaring ‘There Are Only Two Sexes’
The 2016 rule allowed individuals to self-identify their gender without regard to their biological sex. Continue Reading HUD’s Turner Stops Enforcement of Gender Identity Rule, Declaring ‘There Are Only Two Sexes’
Rocket Companies Launches ‘Own the Dream’ Marketing Campaign During Super Bowl Broadcast
The Detroit-headquartered company premiered the campaign with a 60-second commercial during the game’s second quarter. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Launches ‘Own the Dream’ Marketing Campaign During Super Bowl Broadcast
Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
Playa is the owner and operator of resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. Continue Reading Hyatt to Acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts for $2.6 Billion
205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
Delivery is scheduled for fall 2026. Continue Reading 205-Unit Affordable Housing Unit to be Built in City of Quebec
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