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South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
The government cited “artificially inflating home prices, false transaction reports, and fraudulent subscriptions” as the main concerns that sparked the task force’s creation. Continue Reading South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
The government cited “artificially inflating home prices, false transaction reports, and fraudulent subscriptions” as the main concerns that sparked the task force’s creation. Continue Reading South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
Residential Transition Lender Dunmor Opens Wholesale Broker Division
Dunmor, a Los Angeles-based nationwide direct lender in residential transition loans, has launched a wholesale broker division. According to the company, the new division will enable wholesale mortgage brokers to offer residential transition loans to their clients....
Capital One to Close Discover’s Home Equity Lending Business
Capital One Financial Corp. (NYSE: COF) will be shutting down the home equity lending business run by its recently acquired Discover operations. The website for Discover’s home loans business carries a statement that reads, “Discover Home Loans is no longer accepting...
Slate Asset Management Acquires 6-Property Multifamily Portfolio for $226.5 Million
Slate Asset Management, a Chicago-headquartered investor and manager focused on real estate and infrastructure assets, has acquired a six-property, 1,600-unit multifamily portfolio for $226.5 million. The properties in the portfolio are garden-style apartments...
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Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
The new initiative is designed to accelerate origination growth in Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages. Continue Reading Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
Calgary Real Estate Broker Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Scams
To date, 16 victims have come forward a combined loss of more than $1.9 million. Continue Reading Calgary Real Estate Broker Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Scams
Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
“Construction costs, regulatory barriers and financing are the main headwinds right now,” said NAHB Debra Guerrero. Continue Reading Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
“Overall levels of credit supply remain tight but have generally grown since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
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Survey Finds High Housing Costs Eroding Americans’ Confidence in Economy
40% of homeowners delayed necessary structural repairs to their home. Continue Reading Survey Finds High Housing Costs Eroding Americans’ Confidence in Economy
New Earthquake Insurance Entity Aimed at West Coast Businesses
Arrowhead EQ DIC will primarily target businesses in California and the Pacific Northwest. Continue Reading New Earthquake Insurance Entity Aimed at West Coast Businesses
Colorado’s Desperado Realty Expands into Wyoming
“We are very passionate about helping people,” said company founder Tillie Peart. Continue Reading Colorado’s Desperado Realty Expands into Wyoming
Huntington National Bank Debuts Deposits Business for Commercial Real Estate Clients
Alex Tsarnas was recruited to serve as senior managing director of this new business vertical. Continue Reading Huntington National Bank Debuts Deposits Business for Commercial Real Estate Clients
Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
Lenders issued $405.6 billion worth of residential mortgages in the first quarter. Continue Reading Q1 Mortgage Lending at Lowest Level Since 2000
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time in Nearly Five Years
This follows the Bank of Canada’s reducing of its main interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.75%. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rate for First Time in Nearly Five Years
Detroit Woman Pleads to Operating as an Unlicensed Real Estate Agent
Krystal Davis also falsely presented herself as a certified public accountant. Continue Reading Detroit Woman Pleads to Operating as an Unlicensed Real Estate Agent
Tech Trends: Building Partnerships, Expanding Data Resources
A quartet of tech solutions introduced this week are in the Tech Trends spotlight. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Building Partnerships, Expanding Data Resources
Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home in Louisville Listed for Sale
The house was turned into a museum devoted to Ali following the boxer’s death in 2016. Continue Reading Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home in Louisville Listed for Sale
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in May
The average selling price of $1.16 million, down by 2.5% over the May 2023 result of $1.19 million. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Declined in May
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