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Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
Beachwood, Ohio-headquartered SITE Centers Corp. (NYSE: SITC), the owner and manager of open-air shopping centers, has completed the sale of five of its retail properties. The company sold a three-property portfolio consisting of East Hanover Plaza in East Hanover,...
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma has become the latest state to experience an effort to eradicate property taxes. Oklahoma Voice reports paperwork was filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State to launch an initiative petition that would let voters decide on the reduction and eventual...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
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
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
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FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules
The FHFA made the announcement of the withdrawals in the Federal Register, stating it no longer planned to issue final rules for the proposals. Continue Reading FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules
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
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