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Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Originations for office, retail, hotel, and multifamily properties fueled the year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Originations for office, retail, hotel, and multifamily properties fueled the year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Surged During Q3
Homebuyer Assistance Programs Reach New Record High During Q2
The second quarter of this year saw the debut of 45 new homebuyer assistance programs. a 2% increase from the first quarter. According to the latest Homeownership Program Index report published by Down Payment Resource (DPR), there are currently 2,554 homebuyer...
Senate Banking Committee Unanimously Approves Bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act
In a rare display of Capitol Hill bipartisanship, the Senate Banking Committee unanimously passed the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act of 2025. The legislation is designed to expand and preserve the national housing supply through 40...
Judge Rejects DOJ Request of Early End to Redlining Settlement with Pennsylvania Bank
A federal judge in Philadelphia has rejected a request by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring an early conclusion to a $3 million settlement made with a Pennsylvania bank that was accused of redlining. The Philadelphia Inquirer reports US District Judge Michael...
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North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
The Wilmington Realtors Foundation is now called the Housing Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina. Continue Reading North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
More than 100 new gas power data center projects are currently being considered by Texas regulators. Continue Reading Report: New Wave of Texas Data Centers Could Create Elevated Air Pollution Levels
Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
The company became a household name through the Amazon Prime series “Luxe Listings Toronto.” Continue Reading Canada’s RARE Real Estate Expands Into US Market
Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
“Credit supply increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at Highest Level in Nearly 3 Years
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a Second Look at the Feds’ Lawsuit Against RealPage
Editor Phil Hall points out potential oddities in the Justice Department’s lawsuit against RealPage. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a Second Look at the Feds’ Lawsuit Against RealPage
NYC Minority Hotel Association Launched to Fight Proposed Licensing Bill
The bill requires hotels in the city to obtain a license that would be renewed every two years; there is a license fee of $200. Continue Reading NYC Minority Hotel Association Launched to Fight Proposed Licensing Bill
California Poised to Open Mortgage Assistance Program to Illegal Immigrants
Gov. Gavin Newsom has not publicly stated if he would sign the bill into law. Continue Reading California Poised to Open Mortgage Assistance Program to Illegal Immigrants
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Demands 75-Basis-Point Rate Cut from the Fed
“Delay puts too many jobs at risk and threatens our entire economy,” said Warren. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Demands 75-Basis-Point Rate Cut from the Fed
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
Homebuyers are eligible if they are purchasing a single-family home and have income equal to or less than 80% of their area median income. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
BlackRock in New Pact to Expand Saudi Arabian Real Estate Finance Market
BlackRock did not issue a press release announcing the pact. Continue Reading BlackRock in New Pact to Expand Saudi Arabian Real Estate Finance Market
New Alert Raises Concerns of Tax Evasion Schemes in Canadian Real Estate
“Canada’s real estate sector is used by criminals to facilitate tax evasion and money laundering,” said the new alert. Continue Reading New Alert Raises Concerns of Tax Evasion Schemes in Canadian Real Estate
David M. Gillece, Baltimore-Area Development Director and Real Estate Executive, Dies at 74
“David was a civic leader who got the job done and he didn’t need any acclaim,” said Wally D. Pinkard Jr., former CEO of Colliers Pinkard. Continue Reading David M. Gillece, Baltimore-Area Development Director and Real Estate Executive, Dies at 74
Canada Public Land Bank to Feature Federal Properties That Can Support Housing
Among the properties within the new entity are five sites that now intended for leasing and ready for builders. Continue Reading Canada Public Land Bank to Feature Federal Properties That Can Support Housing
John Good Named CEO at VineBrook Homes Trust
The company also announced the appointment of Paul Richards as chief financial officer, assistant secretary and treasurer. Continue Reading John Good Named CEO at VineBrook Homes Trust
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