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HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Amanda Stinton Joins NC Realtors as Chief Operating Officer
NC Realtors has announced the hiring of Amanda Stinton as its new chief operating officer. Stinton previously served as CEO of the Women’s Council of Realtors, a 14,000-member national organization. Prior to that, Amanda spent over 15 years to the National Association...
$150 Million Penthouse Sale Breaks New Record for Dubai Luxury Real Estate Market
The luxury real estate market in Dubai broke a new record with the sale of a penthouse at Bugatti Residences by Binghatti for roughly $150 million. According to combined media reports, the 47,200-square-foot penthouse was transacted by Abdullah Binghatti, chief sales...
The Most Expensive Celebrity Real Estate Deal of 2025 Is…
Celebrities from the entertainment and technology industries were responsible for some of the splashiest real estate deals of 2025. According to a new list from the Robb Report, film and television producer Byron Allen rang up the most expensive celebrity real estate...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
The median sales price in Alabama grew by $39,275 year-over-year to $251,784, an 18.5% annual increase but a 0.6% drop month-over-month. Continue Reading Alabama Recorded Increase in Home Sales During November
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
This development follows the company’s ongoing progress toward its proposed merger with FG Merger II Corp. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Receives California License as ‘Commercial Modular Manufacturer’
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
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Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Last June, the FHLBNY and the HDC partnered on a $150 million bond purchase in support of more than 2,250 homes across HDC programs. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of New York Invests $225 Million in NYC Affordable Housing Initiative
Teen Daughter of Geneva Financial’s Owners to Compete in F1 Academy Racing Season
MoneyGram Haas F1 Team has announced that Kaylee Countryman will represent the squad in next season’s F1 Academy Continue Reading Teen Daughter of Geneva Financial’s Owners to Compete in F1 Academy Racing Season
Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
“We have got, like, everybody in the whole Cabinet working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Kevin Hassett said. Continue Reading Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
All the remaining investors lost their entire investments, totaling $2.4 million. Continue Reading Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Gov. DeWine said the bills provide “meaningful relief” compared to a potential ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes. Continue Reading Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Florida Announces Final Judgment Against MV Realty’s Homeowner Scam
“MV Realty scammed thousands of Florida homeowners, and now justice has prevailed,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. Continue Reading Florida Announces Final Judgment Against MV Realty’s Homeowner Scam
Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
A review of government emails by Reuters has traced the roots of the criminal referral to a Nov. 12 article published by The Gateway Pundit. Continue Reading Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Presidential promises of a stronger housing market, dead Colorado residents getting HUD benefits, and Jeremy Allen White’s real estate obsession. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 15-19
Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Total victim losses could be higher than $100 million. Continue Reading Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
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