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Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com has also enhanced its Local Expert product. Continue Reading Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Named Director of Trump’s National Design Studio
Joe Gebbia, the co-founder of Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB), has been tapped by President Trump to lead the newly established National Design Studio. Trump launched the new initiative in an Executive Order, stating it will “work to reduce duplicative design costs, leverage...
Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
The former chief executive of the collapsed cryptocurrency trading platform Hayvn has re-emerged working as a mortgage broker in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports that Christopher Flinos, the former CEO of crypto firm...
Trump Announces He is Firing Fed Gov. Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
President Trump has announced that he is firing Lisa D. Cook from the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governor over allegations of mortgage fraud, but Cook has stated the president has no authority to remove her from office. On Monday evening, Trump sent a letter to Cook...
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Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
“This isn’t just about one deal,” said Cox. Continue Reading Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Privately-owned housing were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million, which is 4.6% above the revised May estimate of 1.26 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
Rep. Luna, a two-term representative, offered no evidence that backed her perjury accusation. Continue Reading Florida Congresswoman Asks DOJ to Investigate Fed’s Powell for Perjury
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Matt Nader Named President at First Home Mortgage
He replaces Tim Whittier, who was appointed president in May but stepped down last month. Continue Reading Matt Nader Named President at First Home Mortgage
DOJ Tells Supreme Court It Never Agreed ‘Not to Reopen’ NAR Probe
The DOJ insisted “the words ‘close’ and ‘reopen’ are not mutually exclusive.” Continue Reading DOJ Tells Supreme Court It Never Agreed ‘Not to Reopen’ NAR Probe
Travis Kessler to Retire as Chief Executive at Texas Realtors
Texas Realtors announced that President and CEO Travis Kessler will retire on March 31, 2025, from the position he has held since 2010. Mike Barnett, who has served as the 155,000-member organization’s executive vice president for the past 12 years, will assume...
MBA Proposes Ginnie Mae Early-Buyout Securitization
“An EBO security addresses the timing mismatch within Ginnie Mae’s program,” said MBA’s Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading MBA Proposes Ginnie Mae Early-Buyout Securitization
Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Built in 1992, the property features a five-story residential building situated above two levels of structured parking. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires Seattle Multifamily Community
Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Dec. 12. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Drop
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3
The top four metro areas that recorded the largest flipping rates during the third quarter were all in Georgia. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down in Q3
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
“There are buyers out there who have been waiting a long time to get into the market,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, Bright MLS chief economist. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up Despite Fewer Listings, Higher Prices
Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property
The transaction is the largest real estate investment by a foreign investor in Japan. Continue Reading Blackstone Pays $2.6 Billion for Mixed-Use Tokyo Property
New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
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