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Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Colin Fitzgibbons, president of Dallas-based Hunt Realty Investments LLC and a prominent figure in the North Texas commercial real estate industry, has died at age 46. The cause of death was not announced. According to the Dallas News, Fitzgibbons had been combating...
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX), a New York City-based real estate investment trust with a national portfolio of open-air shopping centers, announced that CEO James M. Taylor Jr. will retire effective Jan. 1, 2026. Brian T. Finnegan, the company's president...
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on alleged mortgage fraud, stating the prosecutor in the case was unlawfully appointed. The Hill reports US District Judge Cameron Currie, a Clinton...
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Lisa Cook’s Attorney Slams Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges, Claiming Partisan Targeting
“There is no fraud, no intent to deceive, nothing whatsoever criminal or remotely a basis to allege mortgage fraud,” said attorney Abbe Lowell. Continue Reading Lisa Cook’s Attorney Slams Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges, Claiming Partisan Targeting
Leasing Underway at New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ 18W55 in Midtown Manhattan
18W55 is now about 25% leased, with rents ranging from $4,945 for studios to $35,000 for a full-floor three-bedroom penthouse. Continue Reading Leasing Underway at New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ 18W55 in Midtown Manhattan
Builders Alliance Debuts Portal to Help LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
The Builders Alliance is a collection of 10 homebuilders focused on creating time and cost savings and end-to-end project management. Continue Reading Builders Alliance Debuts Portal to Help LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
The 2026 MLS Handbook is scheduled to be published in January. Continue Reading NAR Announces Updates to MLS Handbook
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First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers. Continue Reading Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
“I’m asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get Big Homebuilders going,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Stephen D. Webster admitted in court that the charges brought against him were “basically accurate.” Continue Reading Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
The convenience stores in this portfolio have an average of more than 8,000 square feet. Continue Reading Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Paxton contacted officials in La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean and Whitesboro. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Rite Aid had fewer than 100 stores prior to its official shutdown. Continue Reading Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Property tax relief gets slow walked in Ohio, HUD weighs in on the government shutdown, and a familiar face returns to lead NAMB. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
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