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Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
A former credit loan officer in Massachusetts was sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for defrauding his employer out of almost $1 million. According to the charges brought against him, Brian Socha was employed at MassMutual...
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
Mortgage application activity dropped during the week ending Nov. 14, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 5.2% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
California home sales during October reached their highest level since February, according to data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized...
REMAX Finds 3.2% Year-Over-Year Rise in Home Sales
October’s home sales were up 3.2% year-over-year across 51 metro areas surveyed by the REMAX National Housing Report. This marks the fifth month in 2025 where sales exceeded last year's levels. Sales were also up month-over-month, with a 1.7% upswing from September....
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New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Experian’s report also showed roughly 60% of today’s renters have near-prime or better scores. Continue Reading New Report Finds Nearly Half of Renters Expect to Buy a Home Within 4 Years
Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
The 18-acre Hay’s Island includes an 8,684-square-foot, six-bedroom mansion built in 2010. Continue Reading Private Connecticut Island Sells at a Discount
Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
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NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent
NAR focused on the Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances. Continue Reading NAHB and MBA Commend Trump’s Inauguration While NAR Stays Silent
The Casita, Boxabl’s Factory-Built Modular Dwelling, Approved for Sale in Nevada
The Casita is a factory-built dwelling that covers a 361-square-foot layout. Continue Reading The Casita, Boxabl’s Factory-Built Modular Dwelling, Approved for Sale in Nevada
Tech Trends: Mortgage Marketing Automation Space Heats Up
Even though it’s unclear how quickly mortgage interest rates will fall this year, mortgage lenders are already preparing to capture the new business that falling rates will surely bring. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Mortgage Marketing Automation Space Heats Up
Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
As of this writing, the Trump administration has not named a new CFPB director. Continue Reading Rohit Chopra, Biden’s CFPB Director, Still on the Job While Highlighting New Enforcements
Report: Trump Considers Selling Two-Thirds of Federal Office Properties
Many of the buildings were built in the 1970s and have been in disrepair for decades. Continue Reading Report: Trump Considers Selling Two-Thirds of Federal Office Properties
Report: 7% Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs
Last year concluded with 196 programs offering incentives for specific groups. Continue Reading Report: 7% Increase in Down Payment Assistance Programs
British Columbia to Launch Registry for Short-Term Rental Operators
Operators who sign up by Feb. 28 will receive a 50% discount on their registration fees. Continue Reading British Columbia to Launch Registry for Short-Term Rental Operators
Richmond American Homes Completes Purchase of Florida Property for New Community
The financial aspects of the site purchase were not disclosed. Continue Reading Richmond American Homes Completes Purchase of Florida Property for New Community
Building America’s Future: How Trump’s Housing Agenda Can Revitalize the American Dream
Publisher John G. Stevens forecasts what housing policy could become under the Trump administration. Continue Reading Building America’s Future: How Trump’s Housing Agenda Can Revitalize the American Dream