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Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Meredith Wright, who served as president since 2021, will assume the role of CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Meredith Wright, who served as president since 2021, will assume the role of CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Mortgage rates continued to decline in the latest its Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
The Trump administration has made an emergency request to the US Supreme Court to decide whether he has the authority to fire Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook. The request follows an appeals court decision on Monday that rejected Trump’s efforts to fire Cook ahead of...
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
A total of 78,621 single-family homes and condominiums were flipped in the second quarter, accounting for 7.4% of home sales during that three-month period. According to data from ATTOM, the second quarter’s activity was down from the first quarter when flipped homes...
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Foreign Ownership and America’s Land: Drawing the Line Where Security Begins
When property deals move from economic opportunity to national vulnerability, it’s time for Americans to know the facts — and defend what’s ours. Continue Reading Foreign Ownership and America’s Land: Drawing the Line Where Security Begins
California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
For the state’s condo/townhome markets, only 25% of homebuyers were able to purchase those $670,000 median-priced residences. Continue Reading California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
“We will continue to seek opportunities to invest in preserving the affordability of housing in Arizona and in other communities we and our members serve,” said Joe Amato. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Under the terms of this alliance, Mountain West will operate as Newmark Mountain West. Continue Reading Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
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Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
She replaces co-founders CEO Jeff Ball and President Matt Matza upon their recent retirements. Continue Reading Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
Report: Mauricio Umansky Slapped with $20,000 in Tax Liens
Prominent real estate broker and “Buying Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky was back in the spotlight, albeit for the wrong reasons – the CEO of The Agency and co-founder of the American Real Estate Association was hit with four tax liens totaling $20,000....
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
The Refinance Index increased 44% from the previous week and was 22% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
The trade organizations said Turner “understands the value of strengthening public-private partnerships.” Continue Reading Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
Wiener gained industry prominence at Redfin, which he left in 2023 as president of real estate operations. Continue Reading Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
The new home community will celebrate its Grand Opening on Jan. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue Reading D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
CEO Bill Raveis called the platform “an invaluable resource for both renters and homeowners.” Continue Reading William Raveis Real Estate Launches Platform Focused on Nantucket Vacation Rental Market
Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
Lim previously served as president of Christie’s International Real Estate. Continue Reading Chris Lim Named EVP and Chief Growth Officer at RE/MAX Holdings
QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
Beacon did not publicly comment on Jacobs’ letter. Continue Reading QXO Proposes to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply for $124.25 Per Share in Cash
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