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New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
OFA Group Signs LOI to Acquire Majority Stake in Aspire Homes Realty
OFA Group (NASDAQ: OFAL), a Los Angeles-based architecture and technology firm, today has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire a 60% controlling interest in Silicon Valley-based Aspire Homes Realty Inc. and its affiliated lending platform, RateDNA Inc. RateDNA...
Why is a Rhode Island Property Tax Being Named After Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift has received multiple honors during her career, but she now has a new tribute that few celebrities ever receive – a property tax carrying her name. According to combined media reports, the Rhode Island legislature is currently considering the Non-Owner...
FHFA’s Pulte Says Would-Be Freddie Mac Bomber is Still Contacting Him
A former Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) employee who was arrested for threatening to bomb the agency's headquarters has continued to make unwanted contact with Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte. Last March, Maria Del Carmen Lozano was arrested when...
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NAR Hires New SVP of Education and Events
Elizabeth Ranno joins NAR from property management software provider RealPage. Continue Reading NAR Hires New SVP of Education and Events
Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
East Baton Rouge Superintendent LaMont Cole floated the idea of renovating Westminster Elementary School into housing specifically for new educators. Continue Reading Proposal Would Turn Louisiana School into Affordable Housing for Teachers
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Letitia James accused of mortgage fraud, the Sun Belt loses its charm, and a tribute to a lodging sector leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 14-18
Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
“We’re not going to disburse 1,483 people into the universe,” said Judge Amy Berman Jackson. Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Blocks Planned CFPB Layoffs
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Real Estate Brokerage DOSS Announces Franchise Rollout Promotion
According to the company, the $15,000 franchise fee will be waived for the first 20 franchises that are awarded. Continue Reading Real Estate Brokerage DOSS Announces Franchise Rollout Promotion
Online Notarization Provider Proof Names Eric Fleischman as CTO
Fleischman was previously the CTO of Invitae, and earlier in his career he was the chief architect at DocuSign. Continue Reading Online Notarization Provider Proof Names Eric Fleischman as CTO
Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.88% as of March 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.94%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, But Still Close to 7%
The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
“The best time to list is when it makes the most sense for their lives,” said Zillow Chief Economist Skylar Olsen. Continue Reading The Best Month For Selling a House Is…
Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
The Midwest and South had the most markets considered least likely to decline. Continue Reading Three States Have 34 of the 50 Most At-Risk County Housing Markets
Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
The total number of mortgaged homes in negative equity decreased by 1.1% to 1 million homes, or 1.8% of all mortgaged properties. Continue Reading Q4 2023 Home Equity Up by 8.6%
Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
The Biden agenda proposes increasing the corporate tax rate to 28% and the corporate minimum tax to 21%. Continue Reading Biden’s State of the Union Speech to Avoid Housing and Commercial Real Estate Challenges
Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Properties sold for $1.5 million or more would be forced to pay a 3% transfer tax, which is four times the current rate. Continue Reading Appeals Court Restores ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum to Chicago Ballot
Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
“We are removing a hurdle from the loan application process,” said Cyndi Danko, senior vice president and single-family chief credit officer. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Upgrades Data Validation Capabilities in Desktop Underwriter
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Acquires Historic Kirtland Temple
“We are deeply honored to assume the stewardship of these sacred places, documents, and artifacts,” said Russell M. Nelson, president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Continue Reading Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Acquires Historic Kirtland Temple
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