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Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage application activity picked up during the week ending April 10 thanks to an uptick in refinancing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 1.8%...
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Texas Deed Fraud Scammer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
Tonya Truitt, a Texas woman accused of deed fraud, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after entering a guilty plea. Fox 44 News reports Truitt’s chicanery was uncovered by the Grimes County Sheriff’s Office in September 2025 after a homeowner reported a land parcel...
META Development Breaks Ground on 14-Unit Luxury Residence in Miami
META Development has broken ground on OPUS Coconut Grove, its new boutique luxury residence in Miami. OPUS encompasses 12 residences and two penthouses that residences begin at approximately 1,900 square feet, with expansive layouts and corner units featuring...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 0.8%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending April 3, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
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Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
“NAR’s committees help shape the work of our association and the future of our industry,” said President Kevin Brown. Continue Reading NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move
The survey noted that nearly half (46%) of Canadians believe homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to achieve. Continue Reading Survey: Most Canadian Homeowners Have No Plans to Move
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Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
The typical flipped home netted $65,981 in gross profit, down from $77,000 in 2024. , Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity at 5-Year Low
Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
“This strategic partnership will reshape the future of our industry,” said Michael Middleman, chairman of Moder. Continue Reading Palantir Teams with Moder on AI-Powered Mortgage Operations Platform
Two Harbors Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Bid That Would Cancel Merger with UWM
UWM Holdings did not immediately issue a public comment on this development. Continue Reading Two Harbors Receives Unsolicited Acquisition Bid That Would Cancel Merger with UWM
Report: New Stadium Proposed for Chicago White Sox
Amtrak did not confirm that its 47-acre railroad yard was up for sale. Continue Reading Report: New Stadium Proposed for Chicago White Sox
Compass Drops Lawsuit Against Zillow
“Our goal has always been to give homeowners more choice to decide when, where, and how to market their homes,” said Compass Chairman and CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading Compass Drops Lawsuit Against Zillow
Brad Cutsey Steps Down as CEO of InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust
The company said Cutsey’s departure will enable him “to turn his attention to the next chapter of his career.” Continue Reading Brad Cutsey Steps Down as CEO of InterRent Real Estate Investment Trust
Federal Reserve Maintains Rate Range
Only Fed Gov. Stephen Miran dissented, with a call for a quarter-percentage point rate cut. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Maintains Rate Range
eXp Realty to Offer ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings in Three-Portal Syndication
“If a home is being marketed to the public, consumers deserve the opportunity to see it,” said Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty. Continue Reading eXp Realty to Offer ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings in Three-Portal Syndication
Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community
Frontera Shores will offer a selection of two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans ranging from approximately 1,280 to 1,880 square feet. Continue Reading Wan Bridge Unveils Plans for Dallas-Area Rental Home Community