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Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
A total of 10,265 homes were sold in New York State during October, up 3.2% from the 9,949 homes sold one year earlier. According to data from the New York State Association of Realtors, pending home sales were up 2.9% from the 9,795 accepted offers in October 2024 to...
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
Pennsylvania recorded 11,174 home sales during October, up 6.4% from the 10,505 transactions recorded one year earlier. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, there were more than 43,600 listings in October, which reflects little change from...
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Mortgage rates inched up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20, up from last week when it averaged 6.24%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.84%....
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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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Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Another report has Adams being offered the role of US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Continue Reading Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
Construction on the 65-turbine Revolution Wind project began in 2023. Continue Reading Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Rhode Island’s Democratic Senator Jack Reed called Miran’s plan “absolutely ridiculous.” Continue Reading Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
An appearance earlier today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” was a rare example where journalists questioned Pulte’s honesty and integrity, to his visible discomfort. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
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