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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
Homebuyers not shopping for the best mortgages, foreclosure levels on the rise, and Zohran Mamdani’s very un-socialist new home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 8-12
JPMorgan Chase Allocates $40 Million for Affordable Housing Development
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is providing more than $40 million for construction and renovation projects that address the affordable housing shortage. The bank will offer more than $20 million in grants and $20 million in “flexible, impact-focused term loans” to...
Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Last month saw a significant supply and demand imbalance in the housing market, with an estimated 36.8% more home sellers than buyers (or 528,769 more, in numerical terms). According to data from Redfin, this marked the largest gap in records dating back to 2013....
Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Real estate firms have overwhelmingly cited housing affordability as their greatest challenge, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The new report found 56% of real estate firms identifying housing...
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Trump’s Childhood Home Listed at $2.3 Million
The property had been vacant and derelict for years before it last changed hands in February $835,000. Continue Reading Trump’s Childhood Home Listed at $2.3 Million
Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
The new product is designed to protect seniors by eliminating uncertainty from interest rate changes and renewal premiums. Continue Reading Bloom Finance Company Debuts Reverse Mortgage with Lifetime Fixed Interest Rate
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Creating a 50-year mortgage with the goal of making housing more affordable is the equivalent of sending shipments of dinnerware into a famine-stricken region. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Trump’s Terrible 50-Year Mortgage Idea
Texas Gov. Abbott Emphasizes Property Tax Relief in Re-Election Campaign
“It’s time to drive a stake through the heart of local property tax hikes for good,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Emphasizes Property Tax Relief in Re-Election Campaign
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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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