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New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
More than 1,200 New Jersey residents entered into HBAs, including 140 who paid early termination fees ranging from $575 to $42,000 to get out of them. Continue Reading New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
More than 1,200 New Jersey residents entered into HBAs, including 140 who paid early termination fees ranging from $575 to $42,000 to get out of them. Continue Reading New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
Kanye West’s Unfinished Malibu Beach House Back on the Market at Reduced Price
The saga of Kanye West’s one-time Malibu beach house took another melodramatic turn as the property is back on the market months after the announcement that a buyer was secured. Mansion Global reports the house is back on the market for $34.9 million, down from its...
Mortgage Rates at 10-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 14, 2025, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.63%; it also marked the lowest level recorded year-to-date. A year...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Backpedals on Demand for Fed to Cut Rates by 50 Basis Points
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is walking back demands he made yesterday that the Federal Reserve cut rates by 50 basis points at its next policy meeting in September. In an interview on Fox Business this morning, Bessent insisted, “I didn't tell the Fed what to do....
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
The FHFA director has been endlessly berating the Federal Reserve chairman over the past several days. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
$3.48 Million LA Home Now Available for Cryptocurrency Purchase
The 4,545-square foot residence within the 0.44-acre property is within a 24/7 guard-gated and patrolled community. Continue Reading $3.48 Million LA Home Now Available for Cryptocurrency Purchase
Charles Jones to Lead Multifamily Housing Finance at Western Alliance Bank
He was previously managing director and vice president of originations at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Charles Jones to Lead Multifamily Housing Finance at Western Alliance Bank
Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.67% as of July 3. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline for Fifth Straight Week
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Realty One Group Expands Into Uruguay
This is the company’s 22nd country with a franchise. Continue Reading Realty One Group Expands Into Uruguay
California Realtors Report More Canceled Sales Due to Insurance Challenges
Furthermore, 21% of realtor respondents said they had clients who are using the FAIR Plan Continue Reading California Realtors Report More Canceled Sales Due to Insurance Challenges
Pending Home Sales Up 7.4%
Year-over-year, pending transactions were up by 2.6%. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up 7.4%
Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Meritage Homes Expands to Gulf Coast with Acquisition of Elliott Homes
The BLVD Group Acquires New Hampshire Affordable Housing Community for $97 Million
This is the largest single bond-financed housing transaction in the state’s history. Continue Reading The BLVD Group Acquires New Hampshire Affordable Housing Community for $97 Million
FHLBank Dallas Awards $78.9 Million for Affordable Housing
The funding will create or rehabilitate 3,571 housing units. Continue Reading FHLBank Dallas Awards $78.9 Million for Affordable Housing
Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 43.1% of total applications. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Flattens Out
The 2024 Housing Showdown: Comparing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Economic Plans for Real Estate and Homeownership
Publisher John G. Stevens offers his opinion on housing’s impact on the 2024 presidential election. Continue Reading The 2024 Housing Showdown: Comparing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Economic Plans for Real Estate and Homeownership
Family of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Warns Against Fake Online Fundraisers
The only legitimate fundraiser is on the MealTrain.com platform. Continue Reading Family of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Warns Against Fake Online Fundraisers
Kanye West Snags $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion
The rapper’s off-market transaction secured a property in the Beverly Park North gated community. Continue Reading Kanye West Snags $35 Million Beverly Hills Mansion
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