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Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Yesterday, I was listening to a morning television show that featured an interview with Eric Teetsel, the CEO of the Center for American Renewal, a conservative advocacy group that promotes itself as being “created to confront the woke and...
Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
A total of 10,775 homes were sold across Virginia in June, up nearly 8% from one year earlier. However, year-to-date sales activity through June is 0.5% lower than last year. According to data from Virginia Realtors, there were 23,755 active listings on the market...
Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
Alabama recorded 6,724 home sales in June, an 8.2% increase from May and a 10.9% upswing from June 2024. The Alabama Association of Realtors said the state had 20,298 active listings at the end of June, a 22.7% spike from 16,549 recorded one year ago. Alabama’s median...
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Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Realtor.com acknowledged that homes with pools are generally larger than those without. Continue Reading Listings Featuring Swimming Pools at an All-Time High
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
April’s median sales price of $295,000 was up 3.5% month-over-month and up 7% since the beginning of the year. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up 11%
Mattamy Homes in New Partnership to Bring Geothermal Energy to its Housing
The new geothermal installations will span Mattamy Homes’ range of single-family residences, townhouses, and multifamily mid-rise and high-rise developments. Continue Reading Mattamy Homes in New Partnership to Bring Geothermal Energy to its Housing
DCHFA Names Melissa Lee as CFO
She succeeds Steve Clinton, who has retired. Continue Reading DCHFA Names Melissa Lee as CFO
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CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
The depth and scope of at-risk properties equates to a combined reconstruction cost of $10.8 trillion. Continue Reading CoreLogic: 32.7 Million Homes Face Damage Risk in 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
The national median mortgage payment for conventional loan applicants was $2,271. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Increased 2.5%
CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra opined, “Junk fees and excessive closing costs can drain down payments and push up monthly mortgage costs.” Continue Reading CFPB Launches Public Inquiry into Mortgage Closing ‘Junk Fees’
GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
The lawmakers said the proposal would turn Freddie Mac “into a massive consumer loan guarantor.” Continue Reading GOP Lawmakers Question Proposed Freddie Mac Expansion into Second Mortgages
Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
A year ago at this time, the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.79%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Back Above 7%
Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
All four regions registered month-over-month and year-over-year decreases. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Slumped in April
Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
The median asking price was slashed by roughly $3,000 to $416,623 in the last week. Continue Reading Redfin: More Home Sellers Cutting Their Asking Prices
Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
A total of 6,945 residential properties facing possible foreclosure have been vacated by their owners nationwide in the second quarter. Continue Reading Fewer Zombie Foreclosures in Q2 Housing Market
Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Phoenix topped the list due to a strong job market and a large percentage of rental listings on Zillow offering a concession. Continue Reading Zillow Names Phoenix as the Best Housing Market for New College Graduates
Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
Hammack will succeed Loretta J. Mester, whose tenure ends on June 30. Continue Reading Goldman Sachs Executive Beth M. Hammack to Lead Cleveland Fed
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