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20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the Salt Lake County Government Center on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. Continue Reading 20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the Salt Lake County Government Center on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. Continue Reading 20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
Zillow’s StreetEasy Platform to Enact New Listing Standards for NYC Agents
StreetEasy, a listing platform owned by Zillow Group (NASDAQ: Z, ZG), announced that it will prevent access by New York City agents who publicly market listings to a select group of potential buyers. In a blog post on the StreetEasy website, Vice President and General...
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
One of the nation’s smallest states has the greatest increase of mortgage debt, according to a new data report from WalletHub. In an analysis of proprietary data from 2024’s third quarter to fourth quarter, Vermont recorded the greatest upswing in mortgage debt, with...
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Mortgage rates continued to slide in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 7.22%....
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Hamid R. Moghadam to Step Down as CEO at Prologis
Dan Letter, currently the company’s president, will succeed Moghadam as chief executive. Continue Reading Hamid R. Moghadam to Step Down as CEO at Prologis
Executive Changes Announced at Newmark Group
The executive changes follow the departure of Howard Lutnick to become Secretary of Commerce. Continue Reading Executive Changes Announced at Newmark Group
Audrey Hepburn’s Longtime Swiss Home Listed for $21 Million
The iconic actress lived at the estate from 1963 until her passing in 1993. Continue Reading Audrey Hepburn’s Longtime Swiss Home Listed for $21 Million
Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
tack at Wheat Ridge will be the company’s 20th Colorado location. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 255-Unit Multifamily Community in Denver Suburb
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MBA: Independent Mortgage Banks Record Lower Production Losses in Q2
“There were signs of improvement in the second quarter of 2023,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading MBA: Independent Mortgage Banks Record Lower Production Losses in Q2
Christy Soukhamneut Named Chief Lending Officer at UFCU
She was previously with Texas Capital Bank as senior vice president. Continue Reading Christy Soukhamneut Named Chief Lending Officer at UFCU
Real Estate Attorney David Herman Joins McDermott Will & Emery as Partner
Herman’s law practice is focused on commercial real estate transactions across the full spectrum of asset classes. Continue Reading Real Estate Attorney David Herman Joins McDermott Will & Emery as Partner
Michigan House Listed for Sale at $1 – Seriously, $1
“This home is not just a house — it’s a ticket to the real estate adventure of a lifetime,” said the listing. Continue Reading Michigan House Listed for Sale at $1 – Seriously, $1
Survey: Nearly Half of Canadians Have Regrets Over Their Mortgages
“Having blind faith in banks could be an expensive mistake for homebuyers,” said Joe White, president and CEO of REMIC. Continue Reading Survey: Nearly Half of Canadians Have Regrets Over Their Mortgages
CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect for Kickback Scheme
CFPB Director Rohit Chopra said his agency “will be vigilant in rooting out anti-competitive behavior that interferes with consumers’ ability to choose financial products and services.” Continue Reading CFPB Penalizes Freedom Mortgage and Realty Connect for Kickback Scheme
Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.13% one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Top 7%, Highest Level in Over 20 Years
New Construction Accounts for One-Third of Listed Single-Family Homes
The portion of new homes within the total inventory is nearly double the pre-pandemic share of about 17% in the second quarter of 2019. Continue Reading New Construction Accounts for One-Third of Listed Single-Family Homes
California Home Prices Record First Year-Over-Year Uptick Since October
The statewide median price was $832,340 last month, a scant 0.2% uptick from a revised $830,870 one year ago. Continue Reading California Home Prices Record First Year-Over-Year Uptick Since October
Colliers Names Badal Yagnik as CEO for India
Before joining Colliers, he was a managing director at Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Colliers Names Badal Yagnik as CEO for India
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