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Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Valerie White to Lead LISC’s National Housing Team
The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a New York City-headquartered nonprofit community development financial institution, has announced the appointed of Valerie White to lead its national housing team. White has served as senior executive director at LISC...
New Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Platform Aims for US Investors
Wahed, a New York City-based fintech, announced the launch of a Shariah-compliant private real estate investment platform for US investors. According to the company, the new offering eliminates the need for large upfront capital by offering fractional shares in...
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.56% as of Aug. 28, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Markey Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The latest reading is down from last week when it averaged 6.58%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.35%....
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Realtor.com’s Parent Company Acquires Zenlist
The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Realtor.com’s Parent Company Acquires Zenlist
Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass
Simonsen was previously the founder and CEO of Altos Research. Continue Reading Mike Simonsen Named Chief Economist at Compass
Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
US District Judge Sean Jordan stated the CFPB exceeded its’ authority by issuing the rule. Continue Reading Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
The typical homebuyer’s down payment in 2024 was roughly $63,000, equal to 16.3% of the typical home-purchase price. Continue Reading Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
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Moscow’s Luxury Housing Market Sales Hits Record High
1,270 luxury apartments were sold in Moscow between January and September. Continue Reading Moscow’s Luxury Housing Market Sales Hits Record High
New Coalition Seeks to Address Racial Disparities in Homeownership
“The barriers to minority homeownership require a collective effort,” said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Address Racial Disparities in Homeownership
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index dipped by a scant 0.1% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Las Vegas’ Iconic Tropicana Hotel is Demolished
The hotel was featured in the 1971 James Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever.” Continue Reading Las Vegas’ Iconic Tropicana Hotel is Demolished
Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
The median age is projected to increase by 2.5 years over the decade (32.7 to 35.2). Continue Reading Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
Analysts Forecast Hurricane Milton Could Damage Disney’s Earnings
Disney World is still open and operational ahead of the hurricane. Continue Reading Analysts Forecast Hurricane Milton Could Damage Disney’s Earnings
The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
The new locale follows the company’s Sunshine State offices in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
The 234-site RV park stretches encompasses 167 acres. Continue Reading Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Sheldon Haag was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Agent Indicted on Tax Evasion
Gabriel Guerrero faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for tax evasion and three years in prison for obstructing the IRS. Continue Reading Los Angeles Commercial Real Estate Agent Indicted on Tax Evasion
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