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Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Continue Reading Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Continue Reading Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has introduced a bill to codify the directive made by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, that would allow cryptocurrency to be considered as an asset for mortgages delivered to the government-sponsored enterprises...
Pending Home Sales Down During June
Pending home sales in June were down by 0.8% from the prior month and were also down 2.8% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Month-over-month and year-over-year pending sales declined in the Midwest, South, and West. The Northeast...
Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE: FICO) has hired a new lobbying expert to strengthen its position in Washington following a series of attacks against the FICO score provider by Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Politico reports that John...
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Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill to Keep Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City
The teams’ current stadium leases expire in 2031. Continue Reading Missouri Lawmakers Pass Bill to Keep Royals and Chiefs in Kansas City
La Rosa Holdings Teams with MiiX Financial Holdings on Credit-Free Home Financing Program
CEO Joe La Rosa said the alliance “will represent a major step forward in our mission to redefine the real estate experience for our agents and clients.” Continue Reading La Rosa Holdings Teams with MiiX Financial Holdings on Credit-Free Home Financing Program
National Hispanic Construction Alliance Introduces Inaugural Board of Directors
The association identified its mission with five pillars: capacity building, access to capital, community empowerment, advocacy, and networking. Continue Reading National Hispanic Construction Alliance Introduces Inaugural Board of Directors
Belwood Investments Offers Fractional Real Estate Investment in Palm Springs
Belwood Investments said it was raising $250,000 from investors to complete the renovations, with an estimated ROI of 45%. Continue Reading Belwood Investments Offers Fractional Real Estate Investment in Palm Springs
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Mortgage Rates Drop Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.35% as of Aug. 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop Again
Police Dispute Claims That Venezuelan Crime Gang Took Over Denver-Area Apartment Complexes
Aurora City Council member Dani Jurinsky stated the gang has taken over local several apartment complexes. Continue Reading Police Dispute Claims That Venezuelan Crime Gang Took Over Denver-Area Apartment Complexes
Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
“A sales recovery did not occur in midsummer,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted in July
Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
On the plus side, listings of starter homes were up nearly 20% year-over-year nationwide in July. Continue Reading Study: Buyers Need to Earn Nearly $80,000 Annually to Afford a Typical Starter Home
Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Purchase loan activity was up by 32.7% while refinance deals rose by 10.3%. Continue Reading Home Mortgage Lending Records Q2 Rebound
Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
The product is for homeowners seeking to quickly remove home sale contingencies and debt-to-income constraints at any point in the homebuying process. Continue Reading Calque Launches Contingency Buster, a New ‘Buy Before You Sell’ Program
SIOR Foundation Provides $22,000 Grant for Ukrainian Real Estate Development School
The grant will be used to provide free training for at least 100 reconstruction specialists. Continue Reading SIOR Foundation Provides $22,000 Grant for Ukrainian Real Estate Development School
California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
This is California’s largest home insurance hike in three years. Continue Reading California Approves Allstate’s Request for Home Insurance Hike of 34% on Average
Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
The residential real estate rule is scheduled to begin in December 2025. Continue Reading Treasury Issues New Rule to Prevent Money Laundering Through Housing Market
Worth Clark Realty Acquires Texas Brokerage
With this acquisition, Worth Clark Realty will now have 80 realtors in the North Texas markets. Continue Reading Worth Clark Realty Acquires Texas Brokerage
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