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Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
A total of 1,651 single-family existing home sales were recorded in Maine during October, a 10.73% increase from one year earlier. According to data from the Maine Association of Realtors, the median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024....
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced the 2026 multifamily loan purchase caps for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) will be $88 billion for each entity, for a combined total of $176 billion to support the multifamily market. In an...
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The property management software company RealPage Inc. has agreed to a proposed settlement with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) that will resolve charges that the company’s revenue management product was improperly used by multifamily property owners to collude in...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
The average loan size for new homes increased from $379,107 in September to $381,404 in October. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
“As we go into next year, the mortgage rate will be a little bit better,” said Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
“Trump has resisted, telling confidants he appreciates Pulte’s loyalty,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
There were 189,000 properties listed for sale on all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of last month, up 7.2% from October 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
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California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Andris Pukke was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice on July 10. Continue Reading California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...
Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Prior to joining Zeman Homes last June, Bailey spent over a decade with Equity Lifestyle Properties. Continue Reading Michael Bailey Promoted to CEO at Zeman Homes
Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
During July, homes marketed as fixer-uppers came with a median list price tag of just $200,000, which is 54% below the $436,250 median for all single-family homes. Continue Reading Report: Fixer-Uppers Generate More Page Views Than Comparable Older Homes
Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
The plaintiff, who was not publicly identified, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit that will include financial compensation of up to $25,000 a person. Continue Reading Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
The judge ruled the developers behind the project, were “likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.” Continue Reading Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
California Home Sales Edged Up During August
The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August
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