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Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Essay Contest Offers Unique Grand Prize: A Luxury Home in Virginia
A new contest is underway with a $1.8 million property in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the grand prize – and the winner of this competition will be judged solely on their literary skills. The new "Write Your Way Home" Contest challenges entrants to submit a 250- to...
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Up During July
Home sales across Canada during July were up 3.8% month-over-month and up 6.6% year-over-year, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems rose by 3.8% from June to July. However, the...
Opendoor Technologies Seeks New Leader After CEO Steps Down
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), a San Francisco-based e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, has launched a search for a new CEO following the resignation of Carrie Wheeler, effective today. Wheeler, who is also stepping down as...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
The Refinance Index increased 9% from the previous week and was 56% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.4%
FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
The FTC will send checks and PayPal payments to 960 affected consumers. Continue Reading FTC to Reimburse Consumers Impacted by Home Improvement Finance Firm
Residential Transition Lender Dunmor Opens Wholesale Broker Division
Products will include bridge loans, fix and flip loans, ground-up construction loans, and multifamily loans. Continue Reading Residential Transition Lender Dunmor Opens Wholesale Broker Division
Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
The company said it “will continue to process applications that are in progress.” Continue Reading Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
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Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
First-time buyers were responsible for 27% of sales in October. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Score First Year-Over-Year Hike Since July 2021
Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
Mortgage rollovers were up by 6.9% quarterly to about 588,000. Continue Reading Report: Refinancing Fueled Q3 Mortgage Lending Activity
$2.3 Million Settlement in AI-Screening Discrimination Lawsuit
The settlement resolves a 2022 class action lawsuit in Massachusetts. Continue Reading $2.3 Million Settlement in AI-Screening Discrimination Lawsuit
Cryptocurrency Purchases for Real Estate Available in South Africa
Schindlers Digital Assets is now offering cryptocurrency conversion services that adhere to South African financial regulation. Continue Reading Cryptocurrency Purchases for Real Estate Available in South Africa
California Man Pretending to be Real Estate Agent Arrested for Burglarizing Open Houses
Police located Joshua Lamont at a hotel in Walnut Creek, where he was arrested on Nov. 20. Continue Reading California Man Pretending to be Real Estate Agent Arrested for Burglarizing Open Houses
VanWest Partners Acquires Three Self-Storage Properties
All three facilities will be operated by ClearHome Self Storage, VanWest’s vertically integrated management platform. Continue Reading VanWest Partners Acquires Three Self-Storage Properties
Tampa Bay Rays Warn They May Never Move Into New Stadium
“The Rays organization is saddened and stunned by this unfortunate turn of events” said the team’s co-presidents Brian Auld and Matt Silverman Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays Warn They May Never Move Into New Stadium
Chicago Mayor Cuts Property Tax Proposal While Telling Critics to ‘Grow Up’
The mayor is now presenting a $150 million proposal. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Cuts Property Tax Proposal While Telling Critics to ‘Grow Up’
Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Redfin found that women (20%) were more likely than men (13.8%) to cite a concern for safety/crime as a reason for moving. Continue Reading Survey: Most Buyers Move to Find a Bigger and Better Home
Donald Coulter Steps Down as Chief Executive at MCAN Mortgage
Board Chairman Derek Sutherland has been appointed interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed. Continue Reading Donald Coulter Steps Down as Chief Executive at MCAN Mortgage
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