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Canada’s Odd Burger Signs Florida Franchise Agreement for 40 Locations
The agreement was signed with StarMatt Corporation, a Florida-based real estate and franchise development company. Continue Reading Canada’s Odd Burger Signs Florida Franchise Agreement for 40 Locations
Canada’s Odd Burger Signs Florida Franchise Agreement for 40 Locations
The agreement was signed with StarMatt Corporation, a Florida-based real estate and franchise development company. Continue Reading Canada’s Odd Burger Signs Florida Franchise Agreement for 40 Locations
FHFA Seeks Input on Future Mission for FHLBank System
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued a Request for Input (RFI) regarding the mission of the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System. According to the regulator, the RFI is seeking public comments in three categories of questions: Updating the...
Convicted Sex Offender Reportedly Harassing Female Real Estate Agents in Ohio
A convicted sex offender with obsession for female real estate agents is reportedly creating a new wave of harassment in Northeast Ohio. According to combined media reports, a female agent conducting an open house in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, was approached by a man who...
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
Mortgage rates registered a decline in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey from Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02% as of May 16, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.39%. The...
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Supreme Court Upholds CFPB Funding Structure
The ruling reversed an appeals court decision that declared the funding structure was unconstitutional. Continue Reading Supreme Court Upholds CFPB Funding Structure
RE/MAX: Spike in New Listings Drive Up April Home Sales
The median sale price increased 2.9% over March to $437,000, which is the highest price in over two years. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Spike in New Listings Drive Up April Home Sales
Canadian Housing Starts Decline, Fueled by Urban Markets
CNHC Chief Economist Bob Dugan predicted “continued downward pressure in these large centers.” Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Decline, Fueled by Urban Markets
Single-Family Housing Starts Down Slightly in April
Single‐family housing completions were 15.4% above the revised March rate. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down Slightly in April
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Real Estate Developer Frank McCourt Leads ‘People’s Bid’ to Acquire TikTok
“The foundation of our digital infrastructure is broken, and it’s time to fix it,” said McCourt. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Frank McCourt Leads ‘People’s Bid’ to Acquire TikTok
Leadership Shifts at Home BancShares
Chief Lending Officer Kevin Hester will become president of Home BancShares and Centennial Bank. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at Home BancShares
Farmers Resumes Writing Business Insurance Lines in California
The company continues to offer small business insurance policies, including coverage for the retail, office and service industries. Continue Reading Farmers Resumes Writing Business Insurance Lines in California
Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Cardone cited homebuyer costs to dilute the impact of the Biden plan. Continue Reading Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
EasyKnock Acquires Home Equity Investment Firm HomePace
HomePace marks EasyKnock’s fourth asset acquisitions in 12 months. Continue Reading EasyKnock Acquires Home Equity Investment Firm HomePace
Andrew Bowen Joins LeaseLock as SVP
Prior to joining LeaseLock, Bowen spent 13 years at RealPage Inc., most recently as a vice president and industry principal. Continue Reading Andrew Bowen Joins LeaseLock as SVP
Proof Unveils AI-Powered Fraud Protection Tool
Defend will be offered as a paid feature on the Proof platform. Continue Reading Proof Unveils AI-Powered Fraud Protection Tool
Powell Reaffirms No Rate Cuts in the Near Future
“We’re just going to have to see where the inflation data fall out,” he said. Continue Reading Powell Reaffirms No Rate Cuts in the Near Future
Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
The program features a 1% down payment and 2% grant down payment assistance. Continue Reading Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
Compass Adds Tennessee Brokerage Parks Real Estate
Parks Real Estate employs over 1,500 agents and generated $6.25 billion in 2023 transaction. Continue Reading Compass Adds Tennessee Brokerage Parks Real Estate
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