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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Exhortations
The Federal Reserve resisted repeated calls by President Trump to cut rates. The Federal Open Market Committee, the central bank’s policy making arm, voted unanimously to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25%to 4.5%. In announcing its decision,...
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Mortgage rates continued to inch down in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.84%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Gen Z homebuyers accounted for a record-high 12% share of the VA purchase loan market during the first half of fiscal year 2025, triple their share from just three years ago. According to an analysis of Department of Veterans Affairs data published by Veterans United...
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Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Among homeowners, Redfin found roughly one in eight (13%) said they sold stocks to help fund their down payment. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
The Port said the rezoning “appears that substantially all of the developable land covered by the Council’s action is controlled by one property owner.” Continue Reading Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
HomeOptions was accused of violating California’s Real Estate Law, state and federal telemarketing laws, and federal lending laws. Continue Reading California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
Next Level Education was co-founded by longtime mortgage industry professionals JR Huber and Debbie Gadberry. Continue Reading Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
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Bryan Crane Joins Carmel Partners as Chief Investment Officer
Crane was previously chief investment officer at Veritas Investments. Continue Reading Bryan Crane Joins Carmel Partners as Chief Investment Officer
New Three-Volume Book Focuses on Commercial Real Estate Ground Leasing
“The treatise focuses on ground lease transactions and negotiations, not on court decisions,” said author and attorney Joshua Stein. Continue Reading New Three-Volume Book Focuses on Commercial Real Estate Ground Leasing
The Homeowner’s Collection Announces ‘Spring Fever’ Promotion
Guests booking a stay from March 7 to May 22 can save 20% on most Seaside cottages. Continue Reading The Homeowner’s Collection Announces ‘Spring Fever’ Promotion
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19
This week’s Hits and Misses include another broker commission lawsuit, an accounting giant exiting its namesake building and Alec Baldwin’s unlikely home selling strategy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 15-19
FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
The deadline to file a claim is March 18. Continue Reading FTC Begins Claims Process for Victims of Lanier Law’s Mortgage Relief Scam
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes at year’s end was $410,000, up 1.9% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Down 10.3% for 2023
New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
The $380,000 median sales price was 10.1% higher than the $345,000 price in December 2022. Continue Reading New York State Ends 2023 with Record-Low Home Inventory
Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
The program follows Ameris Bank’s $9 million settlement last October with the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve redlining allegations. Continue Reading Ameris Bank Debuts Borrower Assistance Program in Jacksonville
Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
Many builders continue to reduce home prices to boost sales. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Up by 7 Points
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%
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