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Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt will add Venmo to its existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card. Continue Reading Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt will add Venmo to its existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card. Continue Reading Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Judge Axes CFPB’s Medical Debt Reporting Rule
A federal judge in Texas overturned a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule enabling the erasure of medical debt from credit reports. The Hill reports US District Judge Sean Jordan stated the CFPB exceeded its’ authority by issuing the rule, which was...
Report: Family Money Helps One-Quarter of Young Homebuyers with Down Payments
The Bank of Mom and Dad is helping to keep the housing market afloat – a new survey from Redfin determined nearly one-quarter (23.8%) of young Americans who recently bought a home tapped into family money to help cover their down payment. The typical homebuyer’s down...
Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board has published two scathing criticisms of the housing policies espoused by President Donald Trump and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte. In the editorial “How to Increase Mortgage Defaults,” the Journal’s...
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Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
Kimco and Nuveen made equity investments in Bonside and will be among the first users of the company’s new proprietary underwriting product, the Bonside Scorecard. Continue Reading Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
Pricing begins in the high $500,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
The new office will be led by Kléver Guanoluisa Torres, who previously led the RE/MAX team in Ecuador. Continue Reading eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
Canada’s unlikely new housing minister, two high profile property sales where the sellers took a big loss, and HUD’s commitment to Indian Country housing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
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Chris Knapp Named President at Proper Rate
He comes to Proper Rate from Wintrust Mortgage, where he was an associate vice president. Continue Reading Chris Knapp Named President at Proper Rate
Thomas J. Henry Named Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges
He was previously co-managing partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher’s New York City office. Continue Reading Thomas J. Henry Named Co-Chair of Real Estate Practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Redfin: Newly Built Apartments Are Filling at Slowest Pace in 4 Years
There were 90,260 new apartments completed in the fourth quarter, the second highest number in records dating back to 2012. Continue Reading Redfin: Newly Built Apartments Are Filling at Slowest Pace in 4 Years
Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Multifamily Property Portfolio Across Pennsylvania
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Multifamily Property Portfolio Across Pennsylvania
Thompson Thrift to Develop Atlanta-Area Multifamily Community
The Levi will encompass roughly 15 acres within the 158-acre master-planned community of Bridges at Jodeco. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop Atlanta-Area Multifamily Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 24-28
This week’s Hits and Misses include the presidential debate, a growing disenchantment with homeownership and an effort to repopulate rural Italy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 24-28
Bank of America Economist: Housing Market is ‘Stuck’ Until at Least 2026
“This will take many years to work itself out – there isn’t a magic fix,” said Michael Gapen. Continue Reading Bank of America Economist: Housing Market is ‘Stuck’ Until at Least 2026
Investors to Receive $2.1 Million of the $33 Million Lost in Real Estate Fraud
Wong and Soo were accused of inflating the purchase price of a property and lying about it to investors. Continue Reading Investors to Receive $2.1 Million of the $33 Million Lost in Real Estate Fraud
Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Outdoor Sleeping Encampments
“Homelessness is complex,” wrote Justice Neil Gorsuch for the majority ruling. Continue Reading Supreme Court Rules Cities Can Ban Outdoor Sleeping Encampments
Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Declared a Cultural Landmark
The property’s owners are suing the city to overturn the designation. Continue Reading Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Declared a Cultural Landmark
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