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Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Lisa Cook’s Attorney Slams Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges, Claiming Partisan Targeting
The legal team for Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi disputed allegations made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, that she engaged in mortgage fraud. The Associated Press reports the letter...
Leasing Underway at New ‘Ultra-Luxury’ 18W55 in Midtown Manhattan
The Wilf Family's Skyline Developers is now leasing 18W55, billed as “an ultra-luxury boutique rental tower” located off Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by the acclaimed Morris Adjmi Architects, the 25-story building offers 97 units ranging from studios to...
Builders Alliance Debuts Portal to Help LA Wildfire Survivors Rebuild Their Homes
Builders Alliance, a not-for-profit organization formed in the wake of January’s wildfires in Los Angeles County, has launched a portal designed to support fire survivors' rebuilding efforts. The new portal offers a digital representation that maps every residential...
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Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Berkshire Hathaway added that Buffett “has rarely commented publicly since Berkshire’s shareholder’s meeting last May.” Continue Reading Berkshire Hathaway Warns of Fake Warren Buffett Videos on YouTube
Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
The statewide median price of existing single-family homes in California fell by 2% from the second quarter to the third quarter. Continue Reading Report: More Californians Can Afford to Buy a Home
Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
But confidence levels are still in negative territory. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Rises in Q3
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Nov. 6. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Again
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Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
Cook has not been indicted and has sued the Trump administration to block its efforts to remove her. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
Most of the planned branches will be based in North Carolina, South Carolina and the bank’s Mid-Atlantic Region spanning Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Continue Reading First National Bank to Add 30 New Branches in Next 5 Years
MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
The 361-unit community opened in March 2024 and encompasses one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments with rents starting at roughly $1,500 per month. Continue Reading MG Properties Expands into Texas with Acquisition of Dallas-Area Apartment Community
Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
The transition to full independence will not impact the firm’s day-to-day operations or client relationships. Continue Reading Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
“The only thing the President has to go on is the evidence adduced in FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s criminal referral letter,” said Prof. Adam J. Levitin. Continue Reading Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
Public relations is an extremely important aspect of the marketing toolkit. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
The acquisitions bring the company’s total footprint in Florida to approximately 2 million square feet. Continue Reading CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
The nominating period closes on Oct. 31. Continue Reading Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
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