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New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
Nigerian National Convicted for Organizing HELOC Fraud Network
Oluwaseun Adekoya, a Nigerian national, was convicted by a jury for leading a nationwide bank fraud scheme involving the theft of home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). According to the charges brought against him, Adekoya – who operated under multiple pseudonyms –...
New Joint Venture to Develop 243-Unit Rental Community in Denver Suburb
Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL), through its Toll Brothers Apartment Living rental division, has teamed with Gables Residential in a joint venture to develop Gables Angeline, a four-story, 243-unit luxury multifamily rental community in the Denver suburb of Littleton,...
Mississippi Man Charged with Assaulting Realtor at Open House
A Mississippi man was arrested for assaulting a realtor at an open house. WJTV reports Jerry Glynn Dennis, 64, was apprehended for an incident taking place on July in the town of Pearl. The victim, who was not identified, told investigators that she was preparing the...
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Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Median home prices have approached or exceeded $600,000 in some of the state’s markets. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
The announcement did not include a timeline on construction and completion. Continue Reading Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Will GOP members of Congress withstand pressure from multiple fronts opposed to the president’s agenda? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7
This week’s Hits and Misses: State legislatures fighting against property taxes, a California restaurant chain closing eateries and a stock market for Texas. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 3-7
Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
Two economists cited the uneven nature of how the job growth was achieved. Continue Reading Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
Canada Invests $1.5 Billion into Co-op Housing Program
Housing Minister Sean Fraser said that “co-operative housing is able to keep housing affordable for the long term.” Continue Reading Canada Invests $1.5 Billion into Co-op Housing Program
Hoax Letters Claim Biden is Seizing Private Property for Migrant Housing
The letters outlined how residents needed to reconfigure their property to shelter the illegals. Continue Reading Hoax Letters Claim Biden is Seizing Private Property for Migrant Housing
Q1 Home Equity Levels Up 9.6%
The total number of mortgaged homes in negative equity decreased on a year-over-year basis by 2.1%. Continue Reading Q1 Home Equity Levels Up 9.6%
Homebuying Sentiment Survey Drops to New Low
Only 14% of consumers polled for the survey felt this is a good time to buy a home, Continue Reading Homebuying Sentiment Survey Drops to New Low
Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
“The overall supply of mortgage credit is still close to 2012 lows,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Inches Up
Boston-Area Shopping Center Sells for $86 Million
Colony Place has more than 50 stores and is 94% leased. Continue Reading Boston-Area Shopping Center Sells for $86 Million
San Francisco’s ‘Full House’ Site Listed for $6.5 Million
The Pacific Heights property was acquired by the show’s creator, Jeff Franklin, for $4 million in 2016. Continue Reading San Francisco’s ‘Full House’ Site Listed for $6.5 Million
Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.99% as of June 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Slide to Just Under 7%
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