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Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
A trio of Democratic senators have introduced the Yes in God’s Back Yard (YIGBY) Act, new legislation designed to assist faith-based organizations and colleges to transform underused property into affordable housing. The YIGBY Act would provide federal assistance to...
Report: Bill Pulte’s Father and Stepmother Claimed Primary Residence on 2 Different Homes
A new Reuters report has determined the father and stepmother of Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), have improperly claimed primary residence on two different properties in two different states – a situation that resonates closely to the...
California Construction Firm CEO Arrested on Loan Fraud Charges
The CEO of a California construction company was arrested on a federal criminal complaint alleging that he fraudulently obtained more than $4 million in Covid-19 relief funds and federally guaranteed small business loans. According to court documents, Joey Wayne...
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Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
Stellar MLS serves over 84,000 customers and supports real estate agents and brokers across 21 realtor associations in Central and Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
Report: Rising Construction Costs Fueled Cancelation of HGTV Home Renovation Shows
HGTV has canceled seven shows over the past several weeks. Continue Reading Report: Rising Construction Costs Fueled Cancelation of HGTV Home Renovation Shows
More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
ATTOM also noted that 2.7% of mortgaged residences were seriously underwater in the second quarter. Continue Reading More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Rental Housing Fraud
Jenifer Singh was arrested last December at the Newark Airport while attempting to board a flight to Paris. Continue Reading California Woman Pleads Guilty to Rental Housing Fraud
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FHFA and Treasury Issue Updates on GSEs’ ‘Eventual Release from Conservatorship’
“The Enterprises play a vital role in the national housing finance system,” said FHFA Director Sandra L. Thompson. Continue Reading FHFA and Treasury Issue Updates on GSEs’ ‘Eventual Release from Conservatorship’
California Estate Sells After 15 Years on the Market
The seller is real estate developer Khosro Khaloghli and the buyer was not identified. Continue Reading California Estate Sells After 15 Years on the Market
Beazer Homes Buys 9.25-Acre Sacramento Ex-Parking Lot for $9.8 Million
The property was once a parking lot for the Sacramento Bee newspaper’s former office and production facility. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Buys 9.25-Acre Sacramento Ex-Parking Lot for $9.8 Million
Judge Denies New Jersey Towns’ Injunction Request on Affordable Housing Mandate
The towns responded to the ruling by announcing they will file an appeal. Continue Reading Judge Denies New Jersey Towns’ Injunction Request on Affordable Housing Mandate
North Carolina Governor Expedites Purchase of Temporary Housing for Hurricane Victims
The governor’s office did not detail the eligibility process for residents in need of the new housing. Continue Reading North Carolina Governor Expedites Purchase of Temporary Housing for Hurricane Victims
Florida College to Offer Program on Building Tiny Houses
The program, which begins in August, will also help provide affordable housing solutions in Gadsden County. Continue Reading Florida College to Offer Program on Building Tiny Houses
Tech Trends: Can We Print the Housing Inventory We Need Now?
Digital construction promises to build houses faster and more affordably than traditional construction methods. But can these technologies print something Americans would want to live in? One company says they will sell…and they are selling. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Can We Print the Housing Inventory We Need Now?
Bill Ackman Predicts Trump Will Privatize GSEs
“Trump likes big deals and this would be the biggest deal in history,” said Ackman. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Predicts Trump Will Privatize GSEs
Endangered Butterfly’s Indiana Wetland Home is Bought by Conservation Group
Due to the species’ rarity, the property will not be open to the public. Continue Reading Endangered Butterfly’s Indiana Wetland Home is Bought by Conservation Group
Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.91% as of Jan. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates at Highest Level Since July
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