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Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
The increase is linked to the 3.26% house price increase recorded between the third quarters of 2024 and 2025. Continue Reading Fannie and Freddie Conforming Loan Limits Raised for 2026
Report: Opening Federal Land for Development Will Not Solve Basic Housing Shortage Problems
A new report from Realtor.com is questioning whether the Trump administration’s plans to use federal land for housing development will make any impact on the nation’s housing shortage. Approximately 640 million acres of land are federal owned, accounting for nearly...
Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
The Maine estate that was once the home of Oscar-winning screen legend Bette Davis has been listed for sale at $15 million. The nearly 8-acre property that has been known as both “Seascape” and “Witch Way” is based along 1,200 feet of Cape Elizabeth's Atlantic...
DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds
A District of Columbia resident was sentenced to 11.5 years in prison for his role a scheme where stolen residential property was used to generate more than $850,000 in fraudulent loans. According to the charges brought against him, Jeffrey M. Young-Bey Young-Bey...
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Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
Kimco and Nuveen made equity investments in Bonside and will be among the first users of the company’s new proprietary underwriting product, the Bonside Scorecard. Continue Reading Bonside in New Partnership with Kimco Realty and Nuveen Real Estate
Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
Pricing begins in the high $500,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils Luxury Townhome Community in South Tampa
eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
The new office will be led by Kléver Guanoluisa Torres, who previously led the RE/MAX team in Ecuador. Continue Reading eXp Realty Expands Into Ecuador
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
Canada’s unlikely new housing minister, two high profile property sales where the sellers took a big loss, and HUD’s commitment to Indian Country housing. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 12-16
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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
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 6-10
A hospital chain’s financial illness, an uncommonly generous charitable donation and Sweden ignoring Jerome Powell’s lead top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 6-10
Affordable Housing Complex for Artists Proposed in San Francisco
The complex would also feature a 99-seat black box theater and a ground-level cafe. Continue Reading Affordable Housing Complex for Artists Proposed in San Francisco
Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Continue to Soar
The median price in the metro Washington, D.C., market was $640,000, a new record. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Prices Continue to Soar
Developer Cancels Plans for Connecticut Biotech Park
A spokeswoman for Ryan Companies reported the developer “is no longer pursuing the development.” Continue Reading Developer Cancels Plans for Connecticut Biotech Park
Multifamily Developer Confidence Down During Q1
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz forecasted that “multifamily starts will fall 28% this year as developer activity slows.” Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Down During Q1
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