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Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
More than 60 realtors and affiliate members collected food for 18 hunger relief organizations Continue Reading Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
More than 60 realtors and affiliate members collected food for 18 hunger relief organizations Continue Reading Arkansas Realtors’ Group Collects 40,000 Pounds of Food for Local Pantries
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
The American Land Title Association (ALTA) has announced two new policy endorsements designed to help protect homeowners from seller impersonation fraud. The title insurance endorsements will allow new and existing homeowners to add coverage that offers post-policy...
Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT), the Minneapolis-headquartered retailer with more than 2,000 stores, announced that CEO Brian Cornell will transition to executive chairman of the board of directors while Chief Operating Officer Michael Fiddelke will take on the CEO...
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has made a new criminal referral to the Department of Justice on alleged mortgage fraud, this time aiming at Federal Reserve Governor Lisa D. Cook. In a posting on his personal X account, Pulte claimed that...
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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,...
Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
The average Russian buyer paid $652,915 per property, while the overall foreign average was $480,695. Continue Reading Hello, Comrade! Russian Investors Take Greater Interest in US Real Estate
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Redfin: Buyer’s Agent Commissions Mostly Unaffected Since NAR Rule Change
Buyer’s agent commissions for homes listed under $500,000 inched up from an average of 2.41% in August to 2.43% in October. Continue Reading Redfin: Buyer’s Agent Commissions Mostly Unaffected Since NAR Rule Change
Nearly Half of Recent Homebuyers Secured Mortgage Rates Below 5%
Mortgage rates were at a historic low of 2.65% in 2021 before soaring to decade-long highs of 7.79% in the fall of 2023. Continue Reading Nearly Half of Recent Homebuyers Secured Mortgage Rates Below 5%
Zombie Foreclosures Down 20% from Last Year
The number of zombie properties has gone up quarterly in 30 states. Continue Reading Zombie Foreclosures Down 20% from Last Year
Real Estate Developer Westcliff Acquires New Brunswick’s Largest Shopping Center
Located on a 60-acre site, the 784,372-square-foot Champlain Place hosts over 150 stores. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Westcliff Acquires New Brunswick’s Largest Shopping Center
Historic San Jose Hotel Sells for $11 Million, Nearly 44% Below its Last Transfer
The hotel last changed hands in 2014 when it was acquired by an affiliate of Lowe’s Enterprises for $20.4 million. Continue Reading Historic San Jose Hotel Sells for $11 Million, Nearly 44% Below its Last Transfer
Texas Woman Sentenced for Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Mueting was free on a $50,000 unsecured bond while awaiting sentencing. Continue Reading Texas Woman Sentenced for Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
The FHFA’s policy changes expand eligibility for appraisal waivers and inspection-based appraisal waivers. Continue Reading Appraisal Industry Warns Against GSE Waiver Updates from FHFA
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%
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