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Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
60% of boomers reported no regrets at all, compared to 45% of Gen X, 34% of millennials and 27% of Gen Zers. Continue Reading Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
60% of boomers reported no regrets at all, compared to 45% of Gen X, 34% of millennials and 27% of Gen Zers. Continue Reading Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.50% as of Sept. 4, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.56%, but it is also up from one year ago when it averaged 6.35%....
CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget and interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has called for the closing of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Axios reports Vought made his thoughts known during a speech...
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
The Trump administration’s effort to oust Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board took a new twist as the Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly opening a criminal investigation into the accusations that Cook committed mortgage fraud....
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the helm of $55 billion BREIT. Continue Reading Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled against Azoria Capital, stating the Sunshine Act did not apply to the FOMC meeting. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: NAR vs. Phoenix Realtors
Editor Phil Hall considers NAR’s attempt to stop Phoenix Realtors’ new MLS Choice program. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: NAR vs. Phoenix Realtors
Elon Musk: ‘The Fed is Absurdly Overstaffed’
Musk’s comment went live on X at 1:34 a.m. EST. Continue Reading Elon Musk: ‘The Fed is Absurdly Overstaffed’
Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
The median sales price in Virginia last month was $415,000, up $30,000 from November 2023. Continue Reading Home Sales in Virginia Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Las Vegas’ Urban Nest Realty Joins The Real Brokerage
Urban Nest Realty was founded in 2012 by David J. Tina, David R. Tina and Angela Tina. Continue Reading Las Vegas’ Urban Nest Realty Joins The Real Brokerage
Hyatt in Exclusivity Talks with Playa Hotels & Resorts
Playa agreed to negotiate exclusively with Hyatt regarding potential strategic alternatives, which may include the acquisition of Playa by Hyatt. Continue Reading Hyatt in Exclusivity Talks with Playa Hotels & Resorts
Senate Approves RFK Stadium Transfer from Federal to DC Government
The Senate voted Saturday morning on the stadium bill. Continue Reading Senate Approves RFK Stadium Transfer from Federal to DC Government
Retail Chain Party City is Going Out of Business
The company is not providing its staff with severance pay. Continue Reading Retail Chain Party City is Going Out of Business
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
NAR’s image problems, the Chicago mayor’s learning curve and political tumult in Canada top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 16-20
D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
Alabama saw 416 foreclosures in November, down by 3.7% from the prior month and a 22.2% annual decrease. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up, Reversing Three-Month Decline
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