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Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Valerie White to Lead LISC’s National Housing Team
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a New York City-headquartered nonprofit community development financial institution, has announced the appointed of Valerie White to lead its national housing team. White has served as senior executive director at LISC...
New Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Platform Aims for US Investors
Wahed, a New York City-based fintech, announced the launch of a Shariah-compliant private real estate investment platform for US investors. According to the company, the new offering eliminates the need for large upfront capital by offering fractional shares in...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.56% as of Aug. 28, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Markey Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The latest reading is down from last week when it averaged 6.58%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.35%....
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‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
Serhant planned to include Cameron in the third season of his “Owning Manhattan” series. Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
Brenda Buchanan Named CEO of Real Estate Council of Ontario
Buchanan served as the interim CEO following the February retirement of Michael Beard. Continue Reading Brenda Buchanan Named CEO of Real Estate Council of Ontario
Report: Nearly 15% of Home Sale Agreements Canceled in June
acksonville, Florida, led the nation with more than one in five (21.4%) home purchase agreements getting canceled in June. Continue Reading Report: Nearly 15% of Home Sale Agreements Canceled in June
Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency Purchases in Florida Community
“We believe that the future of real estate involves both sustainability and innovation,” said Marshall Gobuty, founder and CEO of Pearl Homes. Continue Reading Developer to Accept Cryptocurrency Purchases in Florida Community
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Arrival Home Loans Launches Residential Bridge Loan Lending Fund
Arrival Home Loans, a Novato, California-based division of Pacific Private Money Inc., has unveiled Arrival Fund I LLC, a residential bridge loan lending fund. According to the company, the new fund offers a preferred 10%1 rate of return for investors, with profits...
Calque Promotes Dr. Chandra Srivastava to Chief Revenue Officer
Calque, an Austin-headquartered fintech providing “buy before you sell” solutions for established lenders, has promoted Dr. Chandra Srivastava to chief revenue officer. In her new role, Srivastava will oversee the company’s revenue streams, develop partnerships, and...
Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
The year-to-date volume is roughly 30.4 million square feet. Continue Reading Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Columbus is the county seat of Lowndes County, on the eastern border of Mississippi, and it has a population of roughly 23,000. Continue Reading Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
González took on the leadership role in April 2014, having previously served as executive vice president. Continue Reading Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
The People’s High Court of Ho Chi Minh City said there were no mitigating factors to reduce her sentence. Continue Reading Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Empira Group will continue to operate under its existing brand as part of Partners Group. Continue Reading Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Broadcasting begins on Dec. 31. Continue Reading Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
This is the third acquisition of the year for Compass. Continue Reading Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
Editor Phil Hall considers unusual activity surrounding Detroit’s Renaissance Center. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-ed: Dan Gilbert, General Motors and a Detroit-Style Shakedown
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