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Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
Canada Invests $81.5 Million into New 159-Unit Development in Toronto
The Canadian government has announced the investment of over $81.5 million through the Apartment Construction Loan Program for the creation of 159 new rental units in Toronto. The nine-story development at 3101 Bathurst Street Vivant at Bedford Park will be developed...
Thompson Thrift Endows $1.4 Million Gift to Indiana State University
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced a $1.4 million gift to Indiana State University, whose board of trustees approved the naming of the Thompson Thrift Department of Construction Management in the Bailey College of Engineering and Technology. Beginning...
Florida Realtors Names Trey Goldman as SVP of Public Policy
Florida Realtors announced the appointment of Trey Goldman as its new senior vice president of public policy. In his new role, Goldman will lead the legislative and regulatory advocacy-related efforts of the association while managing the public policy office and...
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New Reports Highlight Best Cities for New College Graduates and for Raising Families
Fremont, California, was picked by WalletHub as the best city for families. Continue Reading New Reports Highlight Best Cities for New College Graduates and for Raising Families
FHFA’s Pulte Calls on Powell to Lower Rates
It is extremely uncommon for the leader of a regulatory agency to openly criticize the work of the central bank leader. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Calls on Powell to Lower Rates
Chinese Buyers Top Global Web Searches for South Florida Real Estate
Colombia, the long-time leader for global web searches, ranked second at 9.1%. Continue Reading Chinese Buyers Top Global Web Searches for South Florida Real Estate
Case-Shiller: Home Price Acceleration is Slowing
New York City again reported the highest annual gain among the 20 cities with an 8% increase in March. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Acceleration is Slowing
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Global Analyst Poll Predicts Continued Evaporation of Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
The world’s major economies will continue to face rising house prices and diminished affordable homeownership opportunities in the near future, according to a Reuters poll of roughly 100 property analysts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, India, Australia and...
GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
GO Mortgage CEO Michael Isaacs will become the chief executive of the combined company. Continue Reading GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
Dollar Tree Acquires 170 Locations from Bankrupt 99 Cents Only Stores
99 Cents Only Stores was operating 377 real estate assets at the time of its bankruptcy filing last month. Continue Reading Dollar Tree Acquires 170 Locations from Bankrupt 99 Cents Only Stores
More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
“The uptick in tenure is beneficial for renters and their landlords,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
Most Canadians believe lower interest rates will make it more affordable for covering mortgage costs. Continue Reading One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Residents in the new development will be able to rent one- or two-bedroom units. Continue Reading Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
The nonprofit plans will develop 50 homes on the lots for sale as residential homes to low- and moderate-income households. Continue Reading Maui County Donates 7 Lots to Nonprofit for Affordable Housing
Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
Hepburn’s estate sold the property in 2004 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Katharine Hepburn’s Former NYC Home Listed for $7.2 Million
Jacksonville Housing Authority Deputy CFO Fired for Not Showing Up at Work
Greg Williams was fired roughly one month after he was promoted from comptroller. Continue Reading Jacksonville Housing Authority Deputy CFO Fired for Not Showing Up at Work
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