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HUD Proposes Rule Mandating Work Requirements and Time Limits in Public Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has put forth a new proposed rule that provides public housing authorities (PHAs) and Section 8 project-based rental assistance (PBRA) owners with the ability to mandate work requirements and time limits for...
HUD Proposes Rule Mandating Work Requirements and Time Limits in Public Housing
HUD noted it is only serving one-quarter of eligible Americans in need of housing assistance. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Rule Mandating Work Requirements and Time Limits in Public Housing
Deephaven Mortgage Debuts HELOC with Qualification Option for Self-Employed Borrowers
Deephaven Mortgage, a Charlotte, North Carolina-headquartered non-QM lender, has launched its Equity Advantage HELOC product that includes an option for self-employed borrowers to qualify based on 12 months of personal or business bank statements in lieu of tax...
Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week
Mortgage rates declined for the second straight week, according to the Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.19% as of Dec. 4, down from last week when it averaged 6.23%. A year ago at this time, it...
US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
In what might be a first in US history, an incumbent president has a building in the nation’s capital named after him. The Washington Post reports the headquarters of the US Institute of Peace (USIP) has the name “Donald J. Trump” attached to its façade. An unnamed...
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Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
CNN reports Leiweke’s pardon was coordinated by Trey Gowdy, a former South Carolina congressman and Fox News host. Continue Reading Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
Report: California is Home to Four of the Top Five Riskiest Housing Markets
The new report determined that 16 of the 50 highest risk markets were in California. Continue Reading Report: California is Home to Four of the Top Five Riskiest Housing Markets
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
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Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
“This is a time when Los Angeles needs unity, not costly and expensive political distractions,” said Caruso. Continue Reading Developer and Former GOP Candidate Rick Caruso Rejects Recall Effort Against LA Mayor Bass
Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
First-time buyers were responsible for 31% of sales in February. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 4.2% in February
Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Only 7.6% of home sales in 2024 were flips, down from 8.1% in 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
The UK central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 4.5%. Continue Reading Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Jonathan Larmore was convicted of one count of tender offer fraud and one count of securities fraud following a one-week trial. Continue Reading Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Morris Davis’ appointment runs through December 2025. Continue Reading Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
The company announced that $49 million in acquisition financing for the project was secured with support from JLL Capital Markets. Continue Reading Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
QXO Acquires Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 Billion
“Acquiring Beacon is a key milestone in our plan to create substantial shareholder value,” said QXO Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs. Continue Reading QXO Acquires Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 Billion
Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The central bank will “maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady



































