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FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will phase out their use of the artificial intelligence products offered by Anthropic. In a post to his personal X account, FHFA Director Bill Pulte announced, “U.S....
FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products
President Trump gave all federal agencies up to six months to phase out their use of the company’s products. Continue Reading FHFA and GSEs to Cease Using Anthropic’s AI Products
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Nov. 10-14. Miss: The Wrong Answer. The Miss of the week –...
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
New data from the Montana Department of Revenue has determined 80% of the state’s residential property owners received a property tax cut this year while 10% saw their property taxes remain flat year-over-year. According to NBC Montana, recipients saw a property tax...
Report: ‘Hidden Costs’ of Homeownership Nearly $16,000 Per Year
Homeowners have more than mortgage payments eating away at their budgets, as a new data report from Zillow and Thumbtack determined the so-called “hidden costs of homeownership” now add up to $15,979 per year nationwide – a sum that is outpacing incomes. In addition...
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LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez called the plan “a private development scheme disguised as transportation.” Continue Reading LA City Council Calls for Rejection of Proposed Gondola Construction at Dodger Stadium
Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
“Calgarians urgently need continued investment in housing,” said Mayor Jeromy Farkas. Continue Reading Former Calgary Office Building to Become 204-Unit Rental Housing Development
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
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Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
The company stated that none of its agents were laid off. Continue Reading Redfin Lays Off 46 Employees
Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
“Closing any store is never easy,” said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Macy’s Inc. Continue Reading Macy’s and Kohl’s Announce Store Closures
Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
Carlile was previously operations manager for business insurance at Travelers. Continue Reading Teresa Carlile Named President at Ridgeland Mortgage
FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Thompson was sworn in on June 22, 2022. Continue Reading FHFA Director Sandra Thompson to Resign Ahead of Trump Inauguration
Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass’ leadership during the crisis created a controversy. Continue Reading Update: Death Toll in Los Angeles Wildfires Rises to 10; 9,000 Homes Destroyed
Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
“As we move further into 2025, the stakes have never been higher,” says publisher John G. Stevens. Continue Reading Housing Crisis 2025: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.93% as of Jan. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to 7% Level
New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
The respondents cited document abstraction as the business area with the greatest potential for AI impact. Continue Reading New Study Details Artificial Intelligence Practices in the Real Estate Sector
Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings
Nearly half of retirees said their home is the only thing allowing them to have a comfortable retirement. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Retirees Worry They’ll Outlive Their Savings