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Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Access to mortgage credit increased in February, according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MCAI rose by 1.1% to 107.1 in February. A decline in the MCAI indicates that lending standards are...
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
“Most of last month’s supply growth was in loan programs that allowed for cash-out refinance and on investor homes,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved in February
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Nearly 100 mayors of Minnesota localities have signed a letter criticizing state legislators for spending at reckless levels that forced their cities to raise property taxes. KNSI reports the mayors expressed outrage to legislators and Gov. Tim Walz that the state's...
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
A total of 7,492 closed sales were recorded in Virginia during November, representing 361 fewer than in November 2024 for a nearly 5% decline. According to data from Virginia Realtors, sales also fell 16.8% from October. At the end of November, there were 22,978...
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) released its Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028, with lower single‑family low-income benchmarks and unchanged multifamily targets. Under the new Final Rule, Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC)...
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Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
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Investor Indicted in $7 Million Brooklyn Deed Fraud Theft
Wing Fung Chau was arraigned on two counts of first-degree grand larceny and three counts of first-degree falsifying business records. Continue Reading Investor Indicted in $7 Million Brooklyn Deed Fraud Theft
Washington Commanders Announce Plans for New Stadium at DC’s RFK Site
The NFL’s Washington Commanders have agreed to a deal with the District of Columbia that will result in creation of a nearly $4 billion, 65,000-seat stadium on the site of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Memorial Stadium. According to combined media reports, the stadium is...
Marriott Acquires CitizenM Hotel Brand for $355 Million
Marriott is now forecasting its full year 2025 net rooms growth to approach 5%. Continue Reading Marriott Acquires CitizenM Hotel Brand for $355 Million
Webstar Technology Group to Tokenize Real Estate Assets
The Atlanta-headquartered real estate development company Webstar Technology Group (OTCMKTS: WBSR) announced a strategic initiative to integrate cryptocurrency tokenization into its current and future real estate ventures. The company said it will utilize blockchain...
Caribbean-Focused Blue Mahoe Capital Secures Nasdaq Ticker
“Reserving a ticker symbol is an exciting milestone as we explore the possibility of listing on a major US exchange,” said David Mullings, chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Caribbean-Focused Blue Mahoe Capital Secures Nasdaq Ticker
Report: Female Real Estate Agents in Tampa Bay Harassed by Foot Fetish Fiend at Open Houses
Female real estate agents in Florida’s Tampa Bay are dealing with a highly unusual problem – a man who shows up at their open houses and conspires to find an excuse to touch or caress their feet. WFLA.com interviewed agent Angela Julian, who encountered the foot...
Compass Sues NWMLS, Citing ‘Monopolistic’ and ‘Anticompetitive’ Policies
NWMLS did not immediately comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Compass Sues NWMLS, Citing ‘Monopolistic’ and ‘Anticompetitive’ Policies
DOJ Files Statement of Interest to Support North Carolina Church in Land Use Case
The church uses a high school for its services. Continue Reading DOJ Files Statement of Interest to Support North Carolina Church in Land Use Case
Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million
The property has been on and off the market for the last three years. Continue Reading Houston’s ‘Darth Vader House’ Sells for $3.4 Million