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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced the appointment of Katie Keenan as CEO and a director of Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust Inc. (BREIT) and global head of the Core+ Real Estate business. She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was...
Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The Trump administration is putting pressure on federal prosecutors in Virginia to proceed with a mortgage fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia Grant, but the prosecutors are pushing by citing a lack of sufficient evidence to proceed with the case....
Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
Hispanic homeowners are increasingly using short-term rentals of their residences to generate income, according to a new survey conducted by the Hispanic Wealth Project and Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB). More than 70% of the survey’s Hispanic respondents said short-term...
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HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
The policy aligns with President Trump’s executive order in March that makes English the nation’s official language. Continue Reading HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose to $39.35 in June, up 3.5% increase from the $38.02 level recorded one year ago. Continue Reading Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
The relocation will be funded privately, and the royal couple will pay market rent on the property. Continue Reading Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
37% of builders reported cutting prices in August, down from 38% in July. Continue Reading Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
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Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
“Your efforts to dismantle the CFPB are dangerous, and we will fight them at every turn,” the lawmakers stated. Continue Reading Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
In addition to the prison term, Whalen was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Continue Reading Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
McKernan stepped down from the board of directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be considered for the CFPB directorship. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
“We believe it will increase our overall traffic,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue Reading Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
False Name Contribution is a class C felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Continue Reading Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up in January
As for the cost of housing, the region’s $390,000 median sold price marked a 5.4% year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up in January
Century 21 Real Estate in Partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 will serve as the Official Real Estate Services Partner of MLS, the MLS All-Star Game, and the MLS Cup. Continue Reading Century 21 Real Estate in Partnership with Major League Soccer
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