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FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
For the fourth consecutive year, the bank will make an enhanced commitment of approximately 5% of its 2025 net income. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
For the fourth consecutive year, the bank will make an enhanced commitment of approximately 5% of its 2025 net income. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Increases Voluntary Grant Funding
New Jersey’s $10,570 Average Property Tax Bill Hits Record High
New Jersey’s statewide average property tax bill for 2025 was $10,570, a new record high. According to coverage from NJ1015.com, last year’s average bill was roughly $500 above the 2024 level, the previous record high and the first time the bill was a five-digit...
Homeowner Affordability Improves Slightly in California
New data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR) has determined 18% of the state's homebuyers could afford to purchase a median-priced, existing single-family home during fourth quarter of 2025, up from 17% in the third quarter and up from 16% in the fourth...
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Flat as Credit Availability Increases
Mortgage application activity slowed for the week ending Feb. 6, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dipped by 0.3% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one...
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Report: Trump Offered to Unfreeze Infrastructure Funds if Penn Station and Dulles Airport Were Renamed for Him
The White House has frozen the $16 billion in funds allocated for the Gateway Tunnel Project connecting New York to New Jersey. Continue Reading Report: Trump Offered to Unfreeze Infrastructure Funds if Penn Station and Dulles Airport Were Renamed for Him
Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
“Sales tax would go up to 17, 18, 19%, 20% sales tax in the state of Ohio on products that you buy,” DeWine said. Continue Reading Ohio Gov. DeWine: Abolishing Property Taxes ‘Would Just Be Devastating’
Tampa Bay Rays Unveil First Renderings of Proposed Domed Stadium
The 31,000-seat stadium will encompass approximately 130 acres, along with a mixed-use district. Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays Unveil First Renderings of Proposed Domed Stadium
Redfin Debuts Real Estate App in ChatGPT
“We believe this additional entry point into our listings and data will make home searchers’ lives easier,” said Redfin’s Ariel Dos Santos. Continue Reading Redfin Debuts Real Estate App in ChatGPT
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SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
The building last changed hands in 2014 when it was purchased by Blackstone Group for $750 million. Continue Reading SL Green Completes $730 Million Acquisition of NYC’s Park Avenue Tower
Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
Williams has served in this position since January 2020. Continue Reading Kristina K. Williams to Step Down as CEO at FHLB Des Moines
30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.06% as of Jan. 15. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Drops to 3-Year Low
Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
For the fourth quarter of 2025, there was a total of 111,692 properties with foreclosure filings, up 10% from the previous quarter and up 32% year-over-year. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up 14% During 2025
Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
Looking ahead into 2026, Zillow expects slow but steady home value growth, falling mortgage rates and rising incomes to contribute to a nationwide improvement in affordability. Continue Reading Zillow: Homes Will Be Affordable in 20 Major Markets by Year’s End
December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $378,063 in November to $380,607 in December. Continue Reading December New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up by 2.5%
Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The area is home to prominent Hollywood stars and high-tech titans. Continue Reading Kamala Harris Drops $8.15 Million on Malibu Mansion
The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
“We are working hard to bring the Chicago Bears to the Hoosier State so they can really see what a great place is to have a business,” said Gov. Braun. Continue Reading The Indiana Bears? Hoosier Governor Campaigns to Attract Chicago’s Football Team
Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
While there has not been a state property tax collection since 1946, a proposed constitutional amendment would ensure that authority is disabled for good. Continue Reading Tennessee Voters to Consider Ban on State Property Tax
House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
The bill has been received in the US Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passes Affordable HOMES Act
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