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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
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,...
34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
According to a report this morning in Weekly Real Estate News, the city of Ivins, Utah, approved a stunning 34% property tax increase for local homeowners. For a community already wrestling with the rising costs of housing, inflation at the grocery store, and energy...
HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is changing its internal policy for English to become its sole language in its services and affairs. The New York Post cited an internal memo obtained from HUD on the policy change, which aligns with President...
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Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
“Look, it wasn’t my choice of where to take the money,” said Gov. Mike DeWine. Continue Reading Lawsuit Filed to Stop Public Funding for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
“Our hearts break as we witness the catastrophe unfolding in Texas,” said HUD Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD Enacts 90-Day Foreclosure Moratorium on FHA Mortgages in Texas Flood Region
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
The FHFA director’s announcement on the use of VantageScore 4.0 might come with a few problems. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Few Problems with Pulte’s Credit Scoring Plans
Newsom Allocates $101 Million for Multifamily Rebuilding After LA Fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the state’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) will release $101 million to finance the rebuilding of affordable multifamily rental housing in the Greater Los Angeles Region. According to the governor’s office,...
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New Book Offers Guide to Foreign Real Estate Investment in Vietnam
“Vietnam Real Estate for Foreigners” is authored by Đoàn Văn Bình, vice president of the Vietnam National Real Estate Association. Continue Reading New Book Offers Guide to Foreign Real Estate Investment in Vietnam
Redfin CEO to Trump: We Need More Homes Now!
Kelman credited Trump’s return to the White House to younger Americans who were unhappy with the current housing market. Continue Reading Redfin CEO to Trump: We Need More Homes Now!
Canadian Home Sales Spiked in October
The National Composite MLS Home Price Index dipped by 0.1% from September to October Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Spiked in October
RE/MAX: Home Sales Jumped in October
October’s median sale price of $430,000 marked a mild 0.3% uptick from September. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Jumped in October
CBRE Forecasts Stronger Hotel Industry Performance in Q4
Hotel demand declined 0.1% year-over-year in the third quarter amid a 0.6% increase in supply. Continue Reading CBRE Forecasts Stronger Hotel Industry Performance in Q4
Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Zillow announced the departures of Susan Daimler and Matt Daimler, president of Zillow and senior vice president of product, respectively. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Trump and Jamie Dimon Cancel Each Other Over Cabinet Post
“I haven’t had a boss in 25 years, I’m not about ready to start,” said Dimon. Continue Reading Trump and Jamie Dimon Cancel Each Other Over Cabinet Post
The Election is Over: Now, Together, We Must Fix the Housing Industry
As the dust settles from another intense election cycle, the questions linger: what happens next? Where do we go from here? For those of us in the housing industry, the answer is clear. Now, more than ever, we must come together to address the ongoing challenges in...
United Real Estate Expands New Orleans Presence with Brokerage Merger
This is the second merger between United and a New Orleans-area brokerage. Continue Reading United Real Estate Expands New Orleans Presence with Brokerage Merger
New Proposal Envisions $1 Billion Redevelopment of Astrodome
The conservancy’s budget for the projects envisions $750 million coming from private sources and the remaining $250 million from public funding. Continue Reading New Proposal Envisions $1 Billion Redevelopment of Astrodome
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