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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Aug. 11-15. Miss: Foot in Mouth...
Will a Fannie Mae-Freddie Mac IPO Raise or Lower Mortgage Rates?
Will the Trump administration’s plans to sell shares in Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) result in a spike in mortgage rates, or will it drive rates down? The answer, it seems, depends which expert you ask. The Trump administration is reportedly...
Detroit City FC Will Pay Property Taxes on New Soccer Stadium
The CEO of Detroit City FC announced that his team will pay property taxes on its new soccer stadium. Axios reports Sean Mann pledged his team will cover property taxes for the 15,000-seat AlumniFi Field only – the property will also include an affordable housing...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Virginia’s median sales price was $440,000 in May, up $15,000 since last year, reflecting a 3.5% increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Remain Flat While Prices Continue to Rise
Mortgage Rates Decline Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.77% as of June 26. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Again
Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,235, up from $2,206 in April and up from $2,226 in May 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased in May
Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
The new store is Weis’ 50th in Maryland and includes a drive-thru pharmacy and a six-pump fuel center. Continue Reading Weis Markets Opens First New Supermarket in 3 Years
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RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
“This ordinance will do nothing to make housing more affordable in the city,” said the company. Continue Reading RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
NYC Provides Illegal Immigrants Up to $4,000 to Move Out of Shelters
The unpublicized program quietly began in December. Continue Reading NYC Provides Illegal Immigrants Up to $4,000 to Move Out of Shelters
St. Louis’ Historic Wainwright Building Sells for $8.25 Million
The 10-story office building was designed by the prominent architect Louis Sullivan and opened in 1891. Continue Reading St. Louis’ Historic Wainwright Building Sells for $8.25 Million
Peachtree Group Launches Restaurant Management Division
The new division will be led by Daniel Puglisi, senior vice president of corporate operations for hospitality management. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Launches Restaurant Management Division
MBA Taps David Menke as Director of Member Relations
Menke comes to the MBA from CapStar Bank, where he served as vice president of secondary marketing. Continue Reading MBA Taps David Menke as Director of Member Relations
Bank of Canada Announces Third Consecutive Rate Cut
The central bank acknowledged “high shelter price inflation” as an ongoing challenge. Continue Reading Bank of Canada Announces Third Consecutive Rate Cut
New Jersey Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty for Conduct During Jan. 6 Riot
Robert Coppotelli was identified from video recordings from a jacket that bore his company’s name. Continue Reading New Jersey Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty for Conduct During Jan. 6 Riot
Alabama Mortgage Officer Turned Realtor Killed in Gas Station Shooting
Wesley Fowler Jr. sold his first house a few days before his death. Continue Reading Alabama Mortgage Officer Turned Realtor Killed in Gas Station Shooting
Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Florida and Texas lead the nation in declining condo sales. Continue Reading Pending Condo Sales Down as Inventory Expands
Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 14.6% from 15.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 1.6%
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