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Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
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...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Sept. 15-19....
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
A new report has determined that Colorado’s housing inventory shortfall declined since its peak six years ago, but the state needs to ratchet up its residential construction to keep the shortfall from growing again. The report, issued by the office of Gov. Jared Polis...
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Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
Hayhurst was most recently associate general counsel for corporate and compliance at CoStar Group Inc. Continue Reading Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
Unless citizens demand fiscal discipline and accountability, more communities across America will face the same painful reality. Continue Reading 34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
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
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JPI Taps Jay Parsons as Economic Advisor
Parsons is the head of investment strategy at Madera Residential in Lubbock, Texas. Continue Reading JPI Taps Jay Parsons as Economic Advisor
4 FEMA Workers Fired for Unauthorized Payment of $59 Million to NYC Hotel Housing Migrants
The Department of Homeland Security called out the “egregious payment.” Continue Reading 4 FEMA Workers Fired for Unauthorized Payment of $59 Million to NYC Hotel Housing Migrants
Liam Neeson Starring in an Australian Real Estate Listing Video
The Oscar-nominated actor spoofed his iconic role in the thriller “Taken.” Continue Reading Liam Neeson Starring in an Australian Real Estate Listing Video
Kiavi Expands Presence to 13 Additional States
The company added that its market expansion follows a record year of activity. Continue Reading Kiavi Expands Presence to 13 Additional States
Richmond American Homes of Arizona Debuts 2 New Communities
The communities, Seasons at Pradera III and The Preserve at Pradera, are both based in Goodyear, Arizona. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes of Arizona Debuts 2 New Communities
Meridian Senior Living Expands into Colorado with Denver-Area Acquisition
“This acquisition highlights our ability to access capital markets and expand into markets with strong growth potential,” said Dan Castleberry, chief operations officer. Continue Reading Meridian Senior Living Expands into Colorado with Denver-Area Acquisition
New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million
The three-story property was built in 1986 and is anchored by Summit Health. Continue Reading New Jersey Medical/Office Property Sells for $22 Million
FEMA Suspends Payments to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
FEMA Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton announced, “Personnel will be held accountable.” Continue Reading FEMA Suspends Payments to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
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
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