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Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
NAR: Typical Agent Reported 10 Transactions in 2024
The typical member of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) had 12 years of experience in 2024, up from 10 one year before, while 74% stated they were very certain they will continue in their profession for at least two more years, according to NAR’s 2025 Member...
Mississippi Man Accused of Assaulting Realtor Tells Court He Has Parkinson’s Disease
A Mississippi man who was arrested for sexually attacking a realtor at an open house appeared in court yesterday in a wheelchair and claimed to be afflicted with Parkinson’s disease. WAPT reports attorneys for Jerry Glynn Dennis, 64, cited medical problems in a...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
A growing number of borrowers were filling out mortgage applications during the week ending Aug. 1, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 3.1% on a...
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Fed Governor Waller: ‘We’re in the Position’ to Cut Rates
“That would be my view, whether the committee would go along with it or not,” he added. Continue Reading Fed Governor Waller: ‘We’re in the Position’ to Cut Rates
Bayview Asset Management Acquires Guild Holdings for $1.3 Billion
Guild will operate as a privately held independent entity in close partnership with Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC, a Bayview affiliate. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Acquires Guild Holdings for $1.3 Billion
NAACP Protests Renovations at Boston’s White Stadium
The civil rights group had “serious concerns” over the deal that leases the facility to “a private, for-profit entity.” Continue Reading NAACP Protests Renovations at Boston’s White Stadium
Report: Median Home-Sale Price at New High, But Remains Below Median Asking Price
Redfin noted that homes are selling for below their asking price due to greater quantity of sellers than buyers Continue Reading Report: Median Home-Sale Price at New High, But Remains Below Median Asking Price
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Forecast: California Homes Sales and Prices to Increase in 2025
The state’s median home price is forecast to soar by 4.6% to $909,400 next year. Continue Reading Forecast: California Homes Sales and Prices to Increase in 2025
The Agency Opens First Office in Barcelona
The Agency launched 24 new offices this year and currently has seven offices throughout Europe. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in Barcelona
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
New VP of Acquisitions at First National Realty Partners
Prior to FNRP, Brackenridge served as managing director of investments at Newport Capital Partners. Continue Reading New VP of Acquisitions at First National Realty Partners
New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
Homes in West Palm Beach, Florida, spent a median 79 days on the market before finding a buyer. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
During the 1920s the property functioned as Soule Business College. Continue Reading New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
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