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Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
Chandler is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at M&T Realty Capital Corporation. Continue Reading Christine Chandler Sworn in as Mortgage Bankers Association’s 2026 Chairperson
More Down Payment Assistance Programs Introduced During Q1
The number of programs offering down payment assistance increased by 43 during the first quarter, a 2% quarterly uptick that brought the total number of available programs to 2,509, according to data from Down Payment Resource (DPR). The nationwide average benefit...
HGTV’s Tarek El Moussa Says He Earns $675,000 a Month from House Flipping
HGTV star Tarek El Moussa has revealed that he pockets $675,000 a month from his house flipping work. El Moussa shared his financial success in an interview on the podcast “Trading Secrets,” where he promoted his new book “Flip Your Life.” “Since I started in 2010,...
Mortgage Forbearance Levels Down Slightly in March
The total number of mortgages now in forbearance dipped by 2 basis points from 0.38% of servicers’ portfolio volume in February to 0.36% by the end of March, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), which estimated 180,000 homeowners are in...
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State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
The California Insurance Commission said the request raised “serious questions about its financial condition.” Continue Reading State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
Ground Broken for 576-Unit Multifamily Community in Sacramento
The development is part of the larger Delta Shores master-planned community. Continue Reading Ground Broken for 576-Unit Multifamily Community in Sacramento
Study: Average Q4 Buyer’s Agent Commission Was 2.37%
The average buyer’s agent commission was 2.17% for homes that sold for $1 million or more. Continue Reading Study: Average Q4 Buyer’s Agent Commission Was 2.37%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Climate Change Erase $1.5 Trillion in Home Values by 2055?
Editor Phil Hall opines about a new report that predicts weather and housing market trends 30 years from now. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Climate Change Erase $1.5 Trillion in Home Values by 2055?
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Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
“This acquisition begins an exciting new chapter in our story,” said Nina Arnaiz, president of Premia. Continue Reading Guaranteed Rate to Take Full Ownership of Premia Relocation Mortgage
Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
“Lenders participating in mortgage programs backed by taxpayers must follow rules designed to protect both program integrity and homeowners,” said U.S. Attorney Carla B. Freedman. Continue Reading Movement Mortgage in $23.75 Million False Claims Settlement
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week June 26-30
BAHFA is the very rare California entity trying to help people address a serious situation. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week June 26-30
$38.1 Million Sale on Nantucket is Most Expensive in Massachusetts History
The property was listed in July 2022 for $56 million and reduced it in April to $48 million. Continue Reading $38.1 Million Sale on Nantucket is Most Expensive in Massachusetts History
CMBS Delinquency Rate Nears 4%
“The increase was driven by a large jump in hotel delinquencies,” said Manus Clancy, senior managing director at Trepp. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Nears 4%
Typical US Home Sells for Only $4,000 Less Than Record Price
New listings were down 27% from a year earlier during the four weeks ending June 25. Continue Reading Typical US Home Sells for Only $4,000 Less Than Record Price
New Portal to Highlight Affordable Housing in the Bay Area
Doorway Housing Portal was developed with pro bono support from Google.org Fellows. Continue Reading New Portal to Highlight Affordable Housing in the Bay Area
JPMorgan Chase Allocates $7.65M to Expand Black and Hispanic Homeownership in DC
“Affordable, sustainable homeownership is essential to building strong communities and intergenerational wealth,” said Mark O’Donovan, CEO of Chase Home Lending. Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Allocates $7.65M to Expand Black and Hispanic Homeownership in DC
Redevelopment Initiative Announced for Haverhill, Massachusetts
The initiative will encompass more than three acres of historic buildings and vacant property in the city’s downtown. Continue Reading Redevelopment Initiative Announced for Haverhill, Massachusetts
Regulators Ask Banks to ‘Work Prudently and Constructively’ with CRE Borrowers
The new 90-page guidance focused on short-term loan accommodations. Continue Reading Regulators Ask Banks to ‘Work Prudently and Constructively’ with CRE Borrowers
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