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Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
FHFA Director Bill Pulte called the idea a “game changer.” Continue Reading Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
Baltimore’s City Council is considering a new bill that would boost property taxes on vacant lots. The Baltimore Banner reports that vacant lots are taxed $2.248 per $100 of assessed value, the same rate as parcels with structures. Last year, the City Council voted to...
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
RE/MAX Holdings Inc. (NYSE: RMAX), parent company of REMAX and Motto Mortgage, has hired Vic Lombardo as president of mortgage services. In his new role, Lombardo will oversee growth and operations for the company's mortgage services, including Motto Mortgage and...
Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
Farmer Mac (NYSE: AGM, AGM.A) announced the hiring of Geraldine Hayhurst as executive vice president – chief legal officer and secretary, effective Sept. 8. Current Executive Vice President – General Counsel and Secretary Stephen Mullery will retire on April 3, 2026,...
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BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
The application is available both digitally and in a paper format available at branches. Continue Reading BMO Unveils Spanish-Language Mortgage Application
Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Realtor.ca Canada is the nation’s largest multiple listings service platform. Continue Reading Realtor.ca Canada Launches CEO Recruitment Process
Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
The average salary for these new jobs will be $131,832. Continue Reading Citigroup to Create $16.1 Million Office Facility in Charlotte
Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
Founded in 2005 by Amy Bayer and Carol Bayer, PorchLight serves the Denver and Boulder markets. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Colorado’s PorchLight Real Estate Group
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Canadian Housing Starts Up in October
CMHC Chief Economist Bob Dugan said, “The increases in the monthly SAAR in Toronto and Vancouver are a promising sign for Ontario and British Columbia.” Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up in October
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Diminished Importance of the HUD Secretary Role
Editor Phil Hall considers why the role of HUD secretary seems none-too-important today. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Diminished Importance of the HUD Secretary Role
Grant Cardone Considers Run for California Governor
Gavin Newsom has been governor since 2019 Continue Reading Grant Cardone Considers Run for California Governor
NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
The report detailed how NAR’s leaders used corporate credit cards to buy tickets to the Broadway show “Hamilton” when it opened in 2015. Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Report on NAR Executives’ High Salaries and Lavish Spending
Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
31% of builders cut home prices in November, with an average price reduction at 5%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up for Third Straight Month
FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Multifamily loans that finance workforce housing will be excluded from the 2025 limits. Continue Reading FHFA Raises Multifamily Loan Purchase Cap for GSEs
Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
10% of Gen Zers have delayed or decided against having a child due to housing costs. Continue Reading Survey: Most People Earning Under $50,000 Struggle to Afford Housing
Bill Freeman, Real Estate Investor and Developer Who Welcomed Section 8 Vouchers, Dies at 73
Bill Freeman, the Nashville-based real estate investor and developer who actively welcomed Section 8 housing vouchers at his properties, passed away at the age of 73. According to a report in The Tennessean, Freeman co-founded Freeman Webb Co., a multifamily real...
Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Taxpayers will not finance the cost overruns. Continue Reading Report: $560 Million in Cost Overruns on New Buffalo Bills Stadium
Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
The financial terms of the acquisitions were not disclosed. Continue Reading Fourth Avenue Capital Acquires 2 Multifamily Properties in Portland Metro Area
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