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Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Total originations of open-ended Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and closed-end home equity loans increased 7.2% year-over-year during 2024 while total HELOC and home equity loan debt outstanding grew 10.3%, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association’s (MBA)...
Turnbridge Equities to Launch Construction on 37-Story Luxury Tower in Raleigh
Turnbridge Equities, a New York City-based real estate investment company, has begun site demolition and will soon break ground on Highline Glenwood, a 37-story, 306-unit luxury residential tower in Downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. When completed, Highline Glenwood...
Landingplace Hotels Debuts 2 Conversion-Focused Brands
Landingplace Hotels, the Bluffton, South Carolina-headquartered hotel franchisor, has launched two midscale, conversion-focused brands. The Landingplace Suites brand is designed to bridge the gap between extended-stay hotels and furnished apartments, offering flexible...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Trump, who has been highly critical of Powell’s leadership of the Fed, did not immediately comment on the meeting. Continue Reading Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
Real estate is an important aspect of Dubai’s economy, with $207.22 billion in transactions last year. Continue Reading New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
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Zillow: Americans Need to Put More Than $127K Down for Typical House
“Down payments have always been important, but even more so today,” said Skylar Olsen, chief economist at Zillow. Continue Reading Zillow: Americans Need to Put More Than $127K Down for Typical House
Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
“Purchase volume is still more than 10% behind last year’s pace,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s senior vice president and chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity on the Rise
Home Flipping Activity Enjoys Q1 Upswing
Roughly two-thirds of homes flipped in the first quarter were purchased by investors with cash. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Enjoys Q1 Upswing
Housing Starts Slumped in May
Single‐family authorizations in May were down 2.9% from the revised April figure of 977,000. Continue Reading Housing Starts Slumped in May
Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time, UK Holds Rates Steady
Norway’s central bank held its key policy rate at 4.5%. Continue Reading Switzerland Cuts Interest Rates for Second Time, UK Holds Rates Steady
Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Struggling to Maintain Financial Stability
“A large segment of the American public feels it is financially behind the eight ball,” said Monmouth University’s Patrick Murray. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Americans Struggling to Maintain Financial Stability
CRMLS and BeachesMLS in Reciprocal Access Agreement
The reciprocal access between systems will be made available to users of both MLSs immediately. Continue Reading CRMLS and BeachesMLS in Reciprocal Access Agreement
Seven-Building Affordable Housing Portfolio in Brooklyn is Sold
Tredway and ELH said they were investing upwards of $10 million for quality-of-life and energy efficiency upgrades in the portfolio. Continue Reading Seven-Building Affordable Housing Portfolio in Brooklyn is Sold
CBRE Acquires Data Center Infrastructure Provider Direct Line Global
CBRE Group Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, has acquired Direct Line Global, a portfolio company of Guardian Capital Partners. Founded in 1997 and based in Fremont, California, Direct Line Global provides...
CFPB Proposes $3.95 Million Fine Against Freedom Mortgage Corporation
“Freedom Mortgage is a repeat offender,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Proposes $3.95 Million Fine Against Freedom Mortgage Corporation
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