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Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General said it opened 196 new stores in the third quarter. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General said it opened 196 new stores in the third quarter. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
Pennsylvania recorded 11,174 home sales during October, up 6.4% from the 10,505 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, there were more than 43,600 listings in October, which reflects little change from...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Mortgage rates inched up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20, up from last week when it averaged 6.24%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.84%....
Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
A Florida businessman was sentenced to 46 months in prison for defrauding clients in four states through loan agreements to finance construction projects and then causing more than $8 million in victim losses by misappropriating funds. David Ingram, 73, previously...
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Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate was up 6 basis points from the second quarter and up 7 basis points from the third quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
“Recent visits to two of the mobile home parks revealed a broken fence and overflowing trash bins,” said the Times’ report. Continue Reading News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
In Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, median prices reached $11,995, a 20% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
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One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
The typical home that sold in August went for 3.8% less than its original asking price—the steepest discount for that month since 2019. Continue Reading One in Six Home Sellers Dropped Their Asking Price
Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop
A rate cut by the Bank of Canada was credited with the new activity. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Listings Rise While Prices Drop
reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
With the new Nevada operations, reAlpha Mortgage is now licensed in 31 states. Continue Reading reAlpha Mortgage Expands into Nevada Marketplace
Stacey Onnen Named President at HomeSmart
“We are pleased to welcome Stacey to HomeSmart at such an important time in our growth,” said Matt Widdows, founder and CEO of HomeSmart. Continue Reading Stacey Onnen Named President at HomeSmart
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
Fox News first reported the story, culling its information from an unnamed “source close to the Federal Housing Finance Agency.” Continue Reading Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The rejections were based on compliance with guidelines included in new legislation that went into effect earlier this year. Continue Reading Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
“Today marks a turning point in how credit scores are delivered and priced across the mortgage industry,” said Will Lansing, CEO of FICO. Continue Reading FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
Ground Broken for New 10,000-Seat Arena in Reno
The $435 million GSR Arena will span 300,000 square feet and seat up to 10,000 guests. Continue Reading Ground Broken for New 10,000-Seat Arena in Reno
Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.34% as of Oct. 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise for Second Straight Week
Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
Properties at the lower- and mid-tier and the South were the most likely to have lowered prices while luxury home prices remained steady. Continue Reading Report: One in Five Homes Had Price Reductions in September
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