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Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
New Books Focus on Section 1031 Exchanges, Selling Commercial Real Estate
A pair of new real estate-focused book have been released, one highlighting Section 1031 Exchanges and the other offering strategies for selling commercial properties. Louis J. Rogers, founder and co-CEO of Capital Square, has authored the new “Section 1031 Exchanges:...
Zillow Announces Timeline for New Listing Standards
Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has provided a timeline for the implementation of its new listing access standards. Last month, Zillow announced it was enacting the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) Clear Cooperation Policy with “new standards for listing...
New Reports Highlight Michigan’s Affordable Homeownership and Power Outages
Two new data reports have identified Michigan as the state with the most affordable cities for homebuyers while a third report warns that the state leads the nation for power outages. A newly published report from WalletHub ranked Michigan’s Flint and Detroit as the...
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Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties of $10,000 for each instance of consumer fraud. Continue Reading Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters
Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Austin Chronister is a broker with Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Tampa Bay Rays Drop Effort to Develop New $1.3 Billion Stadium
“After careful deliberation, we have concluded we cannot move forward with the new ballpark and development project at this moment,” said principal owner Stuart Sternberg. Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays Drop Effort to Develop New $1.3 Billion Stadium
Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage
The potential acquisition price is uncertain. Continue Reading Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage
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New Documentary Series ‘L.O. Confidential’ Focuses on Mortgage Originators
The Fairway Independent Mortgage Corp. production is now on YouTube. Continue Reading New Documentary Series ‘L.O. Confidential’ Focuses on Mortgage Originators
BMO Expands Welcome Home Grant Program to California
“The Welcome Home Grant program removes barriers to homeownership for low- to moderate-income and minority communities,” said BMO Vice Chairman Eric Smith. Continue Reading BMO Expands Welcome Home Grant Program to California
MBA Awards Over $156K in Path to Diversity Scholarships
“Investing in diversity within the real estate finance industry opens doors, breaks barriers, and fosters inclusion for under-represented professionals,” said MBA’s Amber Lawrence. Continue Reading MBA Awards Over $156K in Path to Diversity Scholarships
JZZ Technologies Closes Acquisition of Oxygen Mortgage
“I couldn’t be any more excited about joining with JZZ Technologies,” said Oxygen Mortgage President and CEO Rob Egeland. Continue Reading JZZ Technologies Closes Acquisition of Oxygen Mortgage
Team Led by ‘Bachelor’ Star and Ex-Cop Joins The Real Brokerage
Jason Mesnick starred on the thirteenth season of the ABC series “The Bachelor.” Continue Reading Team Led by ‘Bachelor’ Star and Ex-Cop Joins The Real Brokerage
Will 2024 Be the Year of Affordable Homeownership?
Realtor.com is forecasting average mortgage rates of 6.8% in 2024, with rates edging down over the year to reach 6.5% by the end of the year. Continue Reading Will 2024 Be the Year of Affordable Homeownership?
Revela Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding
FirstMark Capital led the round, with additional participation from Detroit Venture Partners, MetaProp, and Assurant Ventures. Continue Reading Revela Raises $9 Million in Series A Funding
Mortgage Application Activity Rises Slightly
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was up 5% from one week earlier, but the unadjusted index dropped by 31%, Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rises Slightly
FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limits Values for 2024
Special statutory provisions establish different loan limits for Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Continue Reading FHFA Increases Conforming Loan Limits Values for 2024
Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Dies at 99
Munger dismissed Bitcoin as a “scumball activity” and “rat poison.” Continue Reading Charlie Munger, Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, Dies at 99
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