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Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes warmed slightly in July with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but full-blown optimism was weighed down by elevated interest rates and uncertainty over the economy. The National...
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The Boston home of John Hancock – yes, the guy with the funky signature on the Declaration of Independence – has been listed for sale. The three-story, 5,748-square-foot property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is being promoted by the...
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New York Real Estate Broker Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft
An investigation found Jean Maloney forged the business owner’s signature on a real estate sale contract for a property owned by the business. Continue Reading New York Real Estate Broker Arrested for Forgery and Identity Theft
Penn State to Close 7 Campuses
The board voted 25 to 8 to close the DuBois, Fayette, Mont Alto, New Kensington, Shenango Wilkes-Barre and York campuses. Continue Reading Penn State to Close 7 Campuses
Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $412,734, down 4% from the previous year. Continue Reading Home Sales and Prices Down in Florida
Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
The state’s price increases of 63.7% over the past five years outpaced the national average of 55.5%. Continue Reading Report: Connecticut’s Severe Housing Shortage Was a Long Time in the Making
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California Home Sales Edged Lower in June
The million-dollar-and-higher market segment rose year-over-year in June by 2%. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Lower in June
Proposed Law Would Require Air Conditioning for All NYC Tenants
Roughly 350 New Yorkers die from heat-related illnesses each summer. Continue Reading Proposed Law Would Require Air Conditioning for All NYC Tenants
HUD Proposes New Rule for Governing FHA Mortgage Note Sales
HUD is requesting public comment on its proposal by Sept. 16. Continue Reading HUD Proposes New Rule for Governing FHA Mortgage Note Sales
Canadian Housing Starts Down 9% in June
Montreal housing starts soared by 226% June year-over-year. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down 9% in June
Insurtech Embroker Offers Coverage Program for Real Estate Agents and Brokers
“Real estate as a profession is facing radical change,” said CEO Ben Jennings. Continue Reading Insurtech Embroker Offers Coverage Program for Real Estate Agents and Brokers
Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office
The new office was established by David Duplessis, who brings 35 years of industry experience. Continue Reading Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office
Waltz, a Fintech Start-Up, Offers Platform for Foreign Investors in US Residential Real Estate
“Investing in anything nowadays takes just a few clicks, unless you’re a foreign citizen investing in U.S. property,” said Yuval Golan, founder and CEO of Waltz. Continue Reading Waltz, a Fintech Start-Up, Offers Platform for Foreign Investors in US Residential Real Estate
Foreign Buyers Purchasing Fewer (But More Expensive) US Existing Homes
At $1.3 million, Chinese buyers had the highest average purchase price. Continue Reading Foreign Buyers Purchasing Fewer (But More Expensive) US Existing Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Down in June
Single-family housing completions in June were at a rate of 1.03 million, which is 1.8% above the revised May rate of 1.01 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in June
North Carolina Regional MLS Expands into Georgia
North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS) has expanded into Georgia with the strategic additions of Savannah MLS, Athens Area Association of Realtors & Classic MLS, and the Realtors of Greater Augusta. NCRMLS is a wholesale cooperative multiple listing service used by...
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