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Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
“This will drive Mortgage Rates DOWN, monthly payments DOWN, and make the cost of owning a home more affordable,” he posted on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Announces His ‘Representatives’ Will Buy $200 Billion in Mortgage Bonds
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
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Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets,” said Paxton. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
“They’re thinking about things that we’ve all talked about in our industry,” he said. Continue Reading United Wholesale Mortgage’s Ishbia: Trump and Pulte ‘Care About the Housing Market’
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Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Stephen D. Webster admitted in court that the charges brought against him were “basically accurate.” Continue Reading Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
The convenience stores in this portfolio have an average of more than 8,000 square feet. Continue Reading Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Paxton contacted officials in La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean and Whitesboro. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Rite Aid had fewer than 100 stores prior to its official shutdown. Continue Reading Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Property tax relief gets slow walked in Ohio, HUD weighs in on the government shutdown, and a familiar face returns to lead NAMB. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
NJ Democrat Proposes Using Eminent Domain to Seize Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The proposal would have the golf venue turned into an affordable housing site. Continue Reading NJ Democrat Proposes Using Eminent Domain to Seize Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000
Juan Valoy was not a licensed broker and did not have permission from the apartments’ owners to show their residences. Continue Reading NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000
K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million
The sale will also encompass a 44,000-square-foot surface parking lot with 142 spaces and 65 underground parking spaces. Continue Reading K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million
Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Holding a special session does not guarantee that any legislation would pass. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
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