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Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
During the third quarter, 1.77 million mortgages were originated for residential properties with one to four units, a 1.6% decrease from the prior quarter but a 1.9% increase from the same period one year earlier. According to data from ATTOM, the $600.4 billion in...
The City with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rate Is…
If you were walking the streets of Laredo during the first half of the year, there would have been a good chance that you encountered someone burdened with mortgage delinquency. According to the newly published Cities with the Highest Mortgage Delinquency Rates report...
Fewer Homebuyers Have Post-Purchase Regret
The legendary French chanteuse Edith Piaf’s signature song “No, I Have No Regrets” appears to be the recurring theme in today’s US housing market, as a new report from Realtor.com found post-purchase buyer regret fell from 15% in 2023 to just 8% this year. The...
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Report: Fannie Mae Investigators Fired After Probing Pulte for Possible Misuse of Authority
An FHFA spokesman said the report contained “false and defamatory claims.” Continue Reading Report: Fannie Mae Investigators Fired After Probing Pulte for Possible Misuse of Authority
The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Buyers who close on Christmas Eve enjoyed the lowest premium above the automated valuation model. Continue Reading The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
acancy is expected to hold at 8.2% through the end of December before easing to 7.9% by the end of 2026. Continue Reading New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
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Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
“We need the Bears to pay off what’s owed on the existing stadium,” said Pritzker. Continue Reading Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
“We have heard from our constituents, calling with real fear of being taxed out of their homes,” said Adam Mathews. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
He replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down last month. Continue Reading Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
There were 6,000 sales in August across the Philadelphia metro area, a 1.7% drop from last August. Continue Reading Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
The report found more than half of renters (57%) are more likely to rent from a property manager who reports payments. Continue Reading TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
The proposed rule is now open to a 60-day comment period, with input welcomed from the public. Continue Reading Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
The SMART Doc V3 Verifiable Profile allows document data to travel with the PDF and then be automatically verified with the document image. Continue Reading MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
Senate Banking Committee Approves Miran’s Nomination for Fed Board
Miran will require confirmation from the full Senate within the next few days if he is to participate in the Fed’s next rate policy meeting. Continue Reading Senate Banking Committee Approves Miran’s Nomination for Fed Board
Denver Broncos Unveil Plans for New Stadium
The new stadium is being scheduled to be completed in time for the 2031 NFL season. Continue Reading Denver Broncos Unveil Plans for New Stadium
Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 7% from one week earlier but the unadjusted index retreated by 6%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 9.2%
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