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eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
The new eXp Sports & Entertainment will be part of eXp Luxury. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
The new eXp Sports & Entertainment will be part of eXp Luxury. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
Housing Report Finds Most At-Risk Counties in California and New Jersey
The latest Special Housing Risk Report from ATTOM has determined California and New Jersey had high concentrations of counties considered most at-risk during the first quarter. The report identified risk by affordability, proportion of seriously underwater mortgages,...
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp. Acquired by Chimera Investment Corp.
HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., a Santa Ana, California-based national originator of non-QM and business-purpose residential mortgage loans, announced it is being acquired by Chimera Investment Corp. (NYSE: CIM), a real estate investment trust, from Seer Capital...
Mortgage Rates Remain Mostly Flat
Mortgage rates showed the barest of a downward movement in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.84% as of June 12, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.85%. A year ago...
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30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
In addition to his prison sentence, Sannikov must pay $2.19 million in remaining restitution to four victims. Continue Reading Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
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NAR Takes Credit for Defeating Chicago’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
“This outcome demonstrates how crucial it is to communicate directly with consumers about the real-life impacts of proposed policies,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading NAR Takes Credit for Defeating Chicago’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
The greatest expense involves utilities – the average homeowner spends $5,362 per year. Continue Reading The Average Homeowner Spends Nearly $18,000 Annually on Non-Mortgage Expenses
Self-Storage Sector Continues to Face Negative Street Rate Growth
“There is hope that a turnaround in the housing market later this year or early 2025,” said the Yardi Matrix report. Continue Reading Self-Storage Sector Continues to Face Negative Street Rate Growth
Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 30.8%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows to a Crawl
The City with the Greatest Debt Delinquency Problem Is…
Seattle was determined to be the city with the lowest level of debt delinquency. Continue Reading The City with the Greatest Debt Delinquency Problem Is…
Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
“You’re basically allowing people to steal people’s houses,” he said. Continue Reading Joe Rogan Condemns Squatter Policies as ‘Bananas’
New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
A memorial to the displaced would also be created. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks Reparations for Families Evicted for Dodger Stadium’s Construction
New Study Finds 282 Banks Carrying High Levels of Commercial Real Estate Exposure
“If there were just 10 banks that were in trouble, they would have all been taken down and dealt with,” said Klaros co-founder Brian Graham. Continue Reading New Study Finds 282 Banks Carrying High Levels of Commercial Real Estate Exposure
Angela Sahi Named President and COO at Morguard Corporation
Sahi was most recently the company’s executive vice president of residential, office and industrial. Continue Reading Angela Sahi Named President and COO at Morguard Corporation
Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
During February, the cost of buying a starter home in the top 50 metros was $1,027 higher than renting one. Continue Reading Renting Becomes More Affordable Than Buying in the 50 Largest U.S. Metros
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