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Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
Chris Kelly Becomes Chief Executive at HomeServices of America
HomeServices of America, a Minneapolis-headquartered division of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK), announced a leadership shift with Executive Vice President Chris Kelly becoming president and CEO. Kelly joined HomeServices in 2007 as general counsel...
NY Attorney General Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who gained national attention for her of Donald Trump and the Trump Organization over alleged real estate valuation fraud, is the subject of a federal criminal referral for instances of alleged mortgage fraud. The New York Post...
Kentucky Realtors Adds $100,000 to Flood Relief Grants
Kentucky Realtors has announced the expansion of its flood relief funding following the continued severe weather and flooding this month. WYMT reports the additional $100,000 in relief funding covers one month of housing expenses up to a maximum of $1,000 per...
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QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply
“We believe that Beacon would be a strong fit for QXO,” said Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply
New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low
Housing inventory fell 2.6% year-over-year in December to 23,198. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low
Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands
SmartMLS, the Connecticut multiple listing service, found statewide home prices were up 8.2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands
Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties
“You’re going to see us doing a lot more in Japan,” said Brookfield’s Andrew Burych. Continue Reading Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties
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Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
The national median mortgage payment during April was $2,112, an 11.8% spike from $1,889 in April 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Up, Up and Away
Number of Vacant Homes in Foreclosure Up for Fifth Straight Quarter
Among the pre-foreclosure properties, 8,752 sit vacant as zombie foreclosures. Continue Reading Number of Vacant Homes in Foreclosure Up for Fifth Straight Quarter
Pending Home Sales Remained Stagnant in April
“Not all buying interests are being completed due to limited inventory,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Remained Stagnant in April
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
No state posted an annual increase in overall delinquency rates in March. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Crashes to a New Low
More Than 2 in 5 Home Sellers Are Making Concessions to Buyers
Just over one in seven home sellers dropped their asking price in addition to providing a concession. Continue Reading More Than 2 in 5 Home Sellers Are Making Concessions to Buyers
Survey: 1 in 4 Canadians Plan to Buy Investment Property in Next 5 Years
Curiously, 15% of current residential investors do not own their primary residence. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 4 Canadians Plan to Buy Investment Property in Next 5 Years
Sydney Opera House Receives 6 Star Rating for Sustainability
“Sustainability is in the Sydney Opera House’s DNA,” said Louise Herron, CEO for the celebrated Australian venue. Continue Reading Sydney Opera House Receives 6 Star Rating for Sustainability
Property Flipping, NYC-Style: Luxury Condo Poised to Sell at $75M
The 6,000-square-foot unit was acquired in 2020 by a Delaware-based LLC for $54 million. Continue Reading Property Flipping, NYC-Style: Luxury Condo Poised to Sell at $75M
DCHFA Unveils Investor Relations Website
The new DCHFABonds.com site will provide data and documents to investors about its bond programs. Continue Reading DCHFA Unveils Investor Relations Website
PacWest Sells Real Estate Lending Division
This is the second transaction this week involving PacWest jettisoning its real estate operations. Continue Reading PacWest Sells Real Estate Lending Division
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