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Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Stacey Ian Humphreys will be put to death by lethal injection on Dec. 17. Continue Reading Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Stacey Ian Humphreys will be put to death by lethal injection on Dec. 17. Continue Reading Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
The credit reporting agency Experian has updated its Experian Connect API platform with the addition of RentBureau Consumer Profile, which will allow consumers’ rent history and payment behavior to be factored into their credit scoring. The Costa Mesa,...
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Crittora, a New Smyrna Beach, Florida-headquartered provider of fraud-resistant communication platforms, has debuted Qripton Verify, a document delivery solution designed to protect title companies, closing attorneys, and real estate professionals from cybersecurity...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
Mortgage application activity decelerated for the week ending Aug. 29, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 1.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
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New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Six Democratic senators cosponsored the bill. Continue Reading New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
“This isn’t just about one deal,” said Cox. Continue Reading Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Privately-owned housing were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million, which is 4.6% above the revised May estimate of 1.26 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
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HUD Partners with North Carolina Law School on Fair Housing Workforce Training
North Carolina Central University is a public historically Black university based in Durham. Continue Reading HUD Partners with North Carolina Law School on Fair Housing Workforce Training
Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.54% as of Oct. 24, up from last week when it averaged 6.44%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Are Climbing Again
New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $426,300 while the average sales price was $501,000. Continue Reading New Single-Family Homes Sales Up in September
New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
More Democrats than Republicans support rent caps. Continue Reading New Survey Finds 4 Out of 5 Respondents Support Rent Caps
Realtor.ca to Become For-Profit Platform
Realtor.ca holds a 50% market share in Canada. Continue Reading Realtor.ca to Become For-Profit Platform
Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
2.5% of mortgaged homes were seriously underwater in the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: Nearly Half of Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
BSI Financial Services Debuts Tool to Predict Refinancing by Borrowers
Portfolio Guardian allows the company’s subservicing clients to strategically target refinancing opportunities. Continue Reading BSI Financial Services Debuts Tool to Predict Refinancing by Borrowers
New Partnership to Build Sustainable Boutique Hotels in North America
The companies said they have planned projects in major markets including Chicago, San Francisco, New York City, and Calgary. Continue Reading New Partnership to Build Sustainable Boutique Hotels in North America
New Charges Against Husband of Missing Texas Realtor
Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen on the night of Oct. 6. Continue Reading New Charges Against Husband of Missing Texas Realtor
Florida Home Sales Dip While Prices Hold Steady
Florida had a 4.6-month supply of single-family existing homes in September and in the third quarter. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Dip While Prices Hold Steady
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