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Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
The Sentinel Building, also known as the Columbus Tower, was completed in 1907. Continue Reading Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
The Sentinel Building, also known as the Columbus Tower, was completed in 1907. Continue Reading Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
Trump Hints at Merged Fannie-Freddie with November Listing on NYSE
President Trump has provided a broad hint at his plans for privatizing Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a posting on Truth Social, the president posted an AI-generated photo showing him at the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange, with...
Report: Cash-Out Refinances Fuels Most Refinancing Activity
Cash-out refinances accounted for 59% of all refinance transactions in the second quarter, according to new data published in Intercontinental Exchange’s (NYSE: ICE) August 2025 Mortgage Monitor report, which noted 70% of those borrowers accepted higher interest...
Cindy Konich to Retire as Chief Executive at FHLBank Indianapolis
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank Indianapolis) announced Cindy Konich is retiring as president and CEO, effective Sept. 30. Konich, 68, joined FHLBank Indianapolis in 1984 as cash manager, and during her career she served in a variety of roles,...
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Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Among property types, studio apartments in Manhattan recorded the greatest rent increase with a 9.5% year-over-year surge to an average of $3,400. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
The property is occupied by a Wawa convenience store and gas station and a Tractor Supply center. Continue Reading 25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
“Buyers are increasingly moving to the sidelines due to elevated mortgage rates and tariff and economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
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Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
The total investment to open a Linden Creek franchise is between $199,000 and $299,000. Continue Reading Interior Design/Staging Firm Linden Creek Launches Franchise Program
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Unveils $550 Billion Housing Bill, Paid for by Raising Estate Taxes
The bill expands the Community Reinvestment Act to include nonbank mortgage companies. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Unveils $550 Billion Housing Bill, Paid for by Raising Estate Taxes
Half of Q2 Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
The share of home mortgages that were seriously underwater fell to 2.4%. Continue Reading Half of Q2 Mortgaged Homeowners Are Equity-Rich
FTC to Refund $12 Million to Consumers in House Flipping Scheme
The company and its owners agreed to a settlement in February 2022. Continue Reading FTC to Refund $12 Million to Consumers in House Flipping Scheme
Bank of England Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 for the rate cut. Continue Reading Bank of England Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
Guest Opinion: How to Improve Housing Affordability and Drive New Supply
James H. Schloemer, chairman of the National Multifamily Housing Council, offers his insight on addressing the challenges facing the housing supply. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: How to Improve Housing Affordability and Drive New Supply
Feds Delayed Informing Tenants About Contaminated Water in Detroit Office Building
The 27-story McNamara Building was built in 1976. Continue Reading Feds Delayed Informing Tenants About Contaminated Water in Detroit Office Building
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Again
The central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee declared the “economic outlook is uncertain.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Again
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’
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