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FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 21-25
Homebuyers who regret their purchase, a new approach to data center development, and another attempt to combat homelessness. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of April 21-25. Miss: Post-Purchase Depression. A...
‘Fixer Upper’ Carpenter Clint Harp Leaving TV to Become a Realtor
A familiar figure in DIY home repair television programming is going off camera to begin a new career as a realtor. Entertainment Now reports that Clint Harp, the former carpenter on HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” and the star of his own show “Restoration Road” on Magnolia...
Commercial Real Estate Mortgage Borrowing and Lending Up 16% in 2024
New data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) is estimating commercial real estate mortgage borrowing and lending in 2024 totaled $498 billion, up by 16% from the $429 billion in 2023 but down by 39% from the $816 billion recorded in 2022. MBA tracked $411...
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Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
False Name Contribution is a class C felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Continue Reading Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up in January
As for the cost of housing, the region’s $390,000 median sold price marked a 5.4% year-over-year upswing. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Up in January
Century 21 Real Estate in Partnership with Major League Soccer
Century 21 will serve as the Official Real Estate Services Partner of MLS, the MLS All-Star Game, and the MLS Cup. Continue Reading Century 21 Real Estate in Partnership with Major League Soccer
JPI Taps Jay Parsons as Economic Advisor
Parsons is the head of investment strategy at Madera Residential in Lubbock, Texas. Continue Reading JPI Taps Jay Parsons as Economic Advisor
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Tech Trends: 7 Tips on How to Use Your Technology the Max
Now is not the time to waste money on useless technology. Continue Reading Tech Trends: 7 Tips on How to Use Your Technology the Max
Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
The local police have begun ticketing drivers who slow down to stare at the home. Continue Reading Long Island Village Considers Buying Accused Serial Killer’s Home
Campus of Closed College to Have New Life as Police Training Center
The lease encompasses the 27-acre, 14-parcel main campus. Continue Reading Campus of Closed College to Have New Life as Police Training Center
Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
“Nearly all of our contract for deed clients have been people of color,” said Elizabeth Goodell of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: The Toxic Nature of Contracts for Deed
Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to 22-Year High
The central bank has enacted 10 consecutive increases between March 2022 and June 2023. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to 22-Year High
Beverly Hills Realtor Pleads No Contest to Burglarizing Celebrity Homes
Police said they recovered 2,000 stolen items worth millions of dollars in Ackerman’s home and in a storage unit. Continue Reading Beverly Hills Realtor Pleads No Contest to Burglarizing Celebrity Homes
Indiana Metros Reign in the Latest Emerging Housing Markets Index
The top three metros in the latest index report were in the Hoosier State. Continue Reading Indiana Metros Reign in the Latest Emerging Housing Markets Index
Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
The purchase index was at “its lowest level in over a month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Declines Reported in New Home Sales, Mortgage Application Activity
San Francisco Leads the Nation in Declining Luxury Home Sales
The median sale price of luxury homes in San Francisco plummeted by 12.7% year-over-year to $4.8 million in the second quarter. Continue Reading San Francisco Leads the Nation in Declining Luxury Home Sales
MBA: HELOC Activity Up 50% Since Pandemic Began
The FICO score of the average HELOC borrower dropped to 769 in 2022 from 780 in 2020. Continue Reading MBA: HELOC Activity Up 50% Since Pandemic Began
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