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Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) announced the San Diego-area Coastline Real Estate Group has joined the company. Founded in 2020 and led by Raymond Fraser and Shaylie Gilliland, the 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in...
Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Canadian housing starts posted a 0.4% uptick in June from May, according to data from the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). The seasonally adjusted annualized rate of housing starts rose to 283,734 units last month from a revised 282,705 units. Actual...
Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced the Realtors Relief Foundation (RRF) is providing $500,000 to assist the victims of the July 4 flooding disaster in south central Texas along the Guadalupe River. Texas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Strawberry Fields REIT Acquires 9 Missouri Healthcare Facilities for $59 Million
The nine facilities are comprised of 686 licensed beds. Continue Reading Strawberry Fields REIT Acquires 9 Missouri Healthcare Facilities for $59 Million
Luxury Home Prices Rise While Pending Sales Activity Slows
In comparison, non-luxury home prices grew 4.1% to a record high median of $374,598. Continue Reading Luxury Home Prices Rise While Pending Sales Activity Slows
California Developer Charged by DOJ and SEC with Defrauding Investors
The DOJ stated that a federal grand jury charged Kenneth W. Mattson with wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction of justice. Continue Reading California Developer Charged by DOJ and SEC with Defrauding Investors
New Reports Highlight Best Cities for New College Graduates and for Raising Families
Fremont, California, was picked by WalletHub as the best city for families. Continue Reading New Reports Highlight Best Cities for New College Graduates and for Raising Families
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Apollo Insurance in New Partnership with Century Group
Century Group provides design and construction for mixed-use communities across British Columbia. Continue Reading Apollo Insurance in New Partnership with Century Group
Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’
Trump warned Biden’s rent cap proposal would “end up in a Depression like in 1929.” Continue Reading Trump Offers Solution to Homeownership Affordability Challenges: ‘Vote for Trump’
Houston Association of Realtors in Data Integration Deal with Latin American MLS
HAR’s 48,000 MLS subscribers will have direct access to more than 60,000 listings across 22 countries. Continue Reading Houston Association of Realtors in Data Integration Deal with Latin American MLS
Hacker Creates Phony Listing for Britney Spears’ Mansion
The property has since been taken off the MLS and the real estate sites. Continue Reading Hacker Creates Phony Listing for Britney Spears’ Mansion
June’s Pending Home Sales Up From May
All four regions posted monthly gains in transactions. Continue Reading June’s Pending Home Sales Up From May
Luxury Home Growth Outpaces Typical Home Appreciation
The typical luxury home is currently worth about $1.62 million. Continue Reading Luxury Home Growth Outpaces Typical Home Appreciation
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 14.2% from 13.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
NAR Publishes New Resources for Post-Settlement Home Sale Transactions
Included are fact sheets on how what homebuyers and home sellers should expect after the settlement goes into effect. Continue Reading NAR Publishes New Resources for Post-Settlement Home Sale Transactions
Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank
Prior to joining Provident Bank, he served as senior vice president and sales manager with Columbia Bank. Continue Reading Leonardo Ramos Named VP/CRA Officer at Provident Bank
Guest Opinion: Cutting Federal Red Tape That Limits the Housing Market
A former HUD General Counsel offers ideas on how the reduction of federal regulation can reanimate housing development. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Cutting Federal Red Tape That Limits the Housing Market
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