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Report: Fewer Canadians View Renting as a Stepping Stone to Homeownership
“The idea that renters are young, mobile, and just passing through no longer holds true,” says Viler Lika, founder and CEO of SingleKey. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Canadians View Renting as a Stepping Stone to Homeownership
Report: Fewer Canadians View Renting as a Stepping Stone to Homeownership
“The idea that renters are young, mobile, and just passing through no longer holds true,” says Viler Lika, founder and CEO of SingleKey. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Canadians View Renting as a Stepping Stone to Homeownership
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes warmed slightly in July with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, but full-blown optimism was weighed down by elevated interest rates and uncertainty over the economy. The National...
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The Boston home of John Hancock – yes, the guy with the funky signature on the Declaration of Independence – has been listed for sale. The three-story, 5,748-square-foot property, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is being promoted by the...
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Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
The bank opened a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City. Continue Reading Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes this initiative. Continue Reading Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
The rate increase is lower than the insurer’s request for a 21.8% hike. Continue Reading California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
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Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
The settlement includes $65,000 compensation to the complainants. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
NY Fed: Americans Expect Home Prices to Keep Rising
The median inflation rate is expected to be 3.3% one year from now, up from 3% in last month’s report. Continue Reading NY Fed: Americans Expect Home Prices to Keep Rising
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Stop Using Public Funds to Build Sports Stadiums
Editor Phil Hall discusses the new pushback by against sports teams who demand public money be used to build their stadiums. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Stop Using Public Funds to Build Sports Stadiums
Fashion Brand Ted Baker Closes U.S. and Canadian Stores
Ted Baker Canada and Ted Baker Ltd. in the U.S. are licensees of Authentic Brands Group. Continue Reading Fashion Brand Ted Baker Closes U.S. and Canadian Stores
Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
86% of second-home mortgages were issued last year to high-income buyers. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
Mother Lode Holding Co. Acquires Wisconsin Title Service Co.
The transaction includes the acquired firm’s sister company Wisconsin Title Closing Service Inc. Continue Reading Mother Lode Holding Co. Acquires Wisconsin Title Service Co.
FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
The program offers $25,000 grants to be used for down payment, closing costs or principal reduction assistance. Continue Reading FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
Zillow Debuts Tool to Assess Buyer Affordability Levels
Buyers can get started on the Home Loans tab on Zillow’s app. Continue Reading Zillow Debuts Tool to Assess Buyer Affordability Levels
Fort Worth’s Tallest Building Sells in Foreclosure Auction for $12.3 Million
The Tarrant County Appraisal District has assessed Burnett Plaza’s taxable value at about $104 million. Continue Reading Fort Worth’s Tallest Building Sells in Foreclosure Auction for $12.3 Million
WFG Taps Dan Hassan at SVP and Southwest Region Manager
Prior to joining WFG, Hassen was national agency manager at National Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading WFG Taps Dan Hassan at SVP and Southwest Region Manager
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