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Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
Mortgage Research Center, LLC, the parent company of Veterans United Home Loans, has launched First Residential Independent Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, First Residential Independent Mortgage will specialize in...
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), announced the grand opening of Greenleaf Grove, its new cul-de-sac community in the Seattle metro area city of Bothell, Washington. The community’s homes feature two-story floor plans offering up to six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms....
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Harmony Homes, the Las Vegas-based homebuilding division of The Rhodes Entities, announced the appointment of Gary Mayo as its new president. Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers, where he focused on delivering communities in...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
The new platform’s features include identity-locked encryption that only allows the intended recipient to access a document. Continue Reading Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
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Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
The estate includes a 16,000-square-foot, six-bedroom main residence built in 1995. Continue Reading Under Armour CEO Lists Maryland Equestrian Estate for $22 Million
LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Silfen was previously a senior managing director in charge of acquisitions and capital markets. Continue Reading LeFrak Names First Non-Family Executive in 120 Years
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
Ginnie Mae issued $39.8 billion in total MBS last month, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $16.7 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.71 Trillion in January
NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Hughes has been a member of the NAHB board of directors for more than 20 years. Continue Reading NAHB Elects Buddy Hughes as 2025 Chairman
Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
Sedita Charles Cayson was found guilty last month by a federal judge of five counts of willfully failing to file his income tax returns. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Five Years of Tax Evasion
CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Last week, the agency dismissed an enforcement its case against the fintech lender SoLo Funds. Continue Reading CFPB Drops Enforcement Action Against Four Companies
Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
While noting the need for consumer protection, McKernan stressed the CFPB had issues that needed to be addressed. Continue Reading Trump’s Picks to Run FHFA, CFPB Pledge Agency Reform
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of Feb. 27. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
The Pending Home Sales Index tumbled by 4.6% to 70.6, an all-time low. Continue Reading NAR’s Pending Home Sales Index Sinks to All-Time Low
Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
The impact of forcing the relocation of federal workers out of the Washington market is unclear. Continue Reading Trump Sets April 14 Deadline for Agencies to Submit Office Relocation Plans
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