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Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Strawberry Fields REIT Acquires 9 Missouri Healthcare Facilities for $59 Million
Strawberry Fields REIT Inc. (NYSE American: STRW) is paying $59 million to an unaffiliated seller for the purchase of nine healthcare facilities in Missouri. The nine facilities are comprised of 686 licensed beds. The company plans to lease eight of the facilities to...
Luxury Home Prices Rise While Pending Sales Activity Slows
The typical luxury home sold for a near-record $1.34 million in April, according to data from Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN). While this is up 6.5% from one year ago, pending sales of luxury homes in April fell 9.9% year-over-year, the largest annual decline since August 2023...
California Developer Charged by DOJ and SEC with Defrauding Investors
A California real estate developer is facing charges from the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for defrauding hundreds of investors. According to the nine-count DOJ indictment, Kenneth W. Mattson was the president of...
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Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
The company is now accepting XRP, Solana and Dogecoin for property transactions. Continue Reading Open House Group Expands Cryptocurrency Options for Real Estate Purchasing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
A new focus on affordable housing development, a delay in a key confirmation, and an unhappy Chinese leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 17-21
Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
The median price of single-family homes of $455,500 marked a 3.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Rhode Island Home Sales Down 8.8%
SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
The agency said it will eliminate approximately 2,700 active positions out of a 6,500-member workforce. Continue Reading SBA to Cut 43% of its Workforce
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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
The average loan size for new homes increased from $390,049 in November to $405,368 in December. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Up 22.2%
Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
The median existing home price for all housing types in December was $382,600, a year-over-year increase of 4.4%. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Were Down for December
And Yet Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, Now in Los Angeles
The California Association of Realtors stated the “allegations are without merit for many reasons.” Continue Reading And Yet Another Real Estate Commission Lawsuit is Filed, Now in Los Angeles
FTC Shuts Down Real Estate Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers
The orders contain a total monetary judgment of $29 million, Continue Reading FTC Shuts Down Real Estate Scam Targeting Spanish-Speaking Consumers
Atlanta Fed Chief: Rate Cuts Could Begin in Q3 or Earlier
“In such an unpredictable environment, it would be unwise to lock in an emphatic approach to monetary policy,” Bostic said. Continue Reading Atlanta Fed Chief: Rate Cuts Could Begin in Q3 or Earlier
Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.60% as of Jan. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to 8-Month Low
Study: Renting is More Affordable Than Homeownership in Nearly 90% of Local Markets
Among the 64 markets where median three-bedroom rents require less than one-third of average local wages, 59 are in the Midwest and South. Continue Reading Study: Renting is More Affordable Than Homeownership in Nearly 90% of Local Markets
Housing Starts Down for December
This is down by 8.6% from the revised November figure of 1.12 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Down for December
California’s Home Sales Remain Near 16-Year Low
California’s statewide median price dipped 0.3% from November’s $822,200 to $819,740 in December. Continue Reading California’s Home Sales Remain Near 16-Year Low
Pennsylvania Home Sales Down 7.2% From Last Year
The median price for the state dipped to $213,699 last month from $218,380 in November, although prices were up 9% from December 2022. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Down 7.2% From Last Year
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