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Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
More than 2,000 counties now have 10 or more down payment assistance programs available for homebuyers. Continue Reading Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
Mortgage Application Activity Up 12.5%
After three weeks of declining activity, a new boost of mortgage applications occurred during the week ending Jun 6, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume,...
Colorado House Flipper Indicted on 11 Counts of Securities Fraud
A Colorado house flipper was indicted by a grand jury on 11 counts of securities fraud. According to the charges brought against him, Mack Jamie Sprouse solicited approximately $4.8 million from at least 80 investors in his house-flipping business, Urban Veneer...
North Carolina Foundation for Helping Realtors in Need Removes ‘Realtors’ From Name
A North Carolina foundation created to assist realtors in need has removed "realtors" from its name. The Wilmington Business Journal reports the Wilmington Realtors Foundation is now called the Housing Foundation of Southeastern North Carolina. 501(c)(3) foundation,...
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Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
The new $1,000 award aims to support undergraduate students pursuing careers in real estate. Continue Reading Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
It is also unclear what, if any, role the Department of Government Efficiency played in identifying the alleged fraud. Continue Reading Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
The extensions are designed to assist households in devastated areas across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Since 2022, non-catastrophic wind/hail roof claims increased from 17% to 25%. Continue Reading Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
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Whoops! Real Estate Agent Accidentally Burns Down Client’s $3 Million Home
Bedding thrown on a metal shelf under a wall-mounted light started the blaze. Continue Reading Whoops! Real Estate Agent Accidentally Burns Down Client’s $3 Million Home
Janine Lind to Become President of Enterprise Community Development
Lind was previously chief operating officer at MidPen Housing Corporation. Continue Reading Janine Lind to Become President of Enterprise Community Development
Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell said there was no hurry to change the current status. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Steady
NAR Pushes Back at Biden’s Claim That Realtors Drive Up Home Prices
“I’m calling on realtors to follow through on lowering commissions to protect homebuyers,” said Biden. Continue Reading NAR Pushes Back at Biden’s Claim That Realtors Drive Up Home Prices
Mortgage Applications Down by 1.6%
Both the seasonally adjusted and unadjusted Purchase Index were 1% lower from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down by 1.6%
Chicago Voters Reject ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
The referendum was spurned by a 54% to 46% ratio. Continue Reading Chicago Voters Reject ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
“Coming Soon listings represent the most recent and sought-after listings in the real estate industry,” said Tom Rossiter, CEO of RESAAS. Continue Reading RESAAS’ Coming Soon Listings to be Published on Zillow’s Site
National Bank of Canada Grants Green Loan to New Toronto Development
The project is being developed with the goal of receiving LEED Gold certification. Continue Reading National Bank of Canada Grants Green Loan to New Toronto Development
Archie Hughes Joins Trilogy Real Estate Group as Senior Regional VP
Hughes will be responsible for furthering the sales efforts of Trilogy’s platform of investment offerings in the eastern states. Continue Reading Archie Hughes Joins Trilogy Real Estate Group as Senior Regional VP
Michael Bremer Named CEO at Calque
Bremer has over 25 years of experience in the mortgage, real estate, insurance, and risk management sectors. Continue Reading Michael Bremer Named CEO at Calque
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