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Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
A group of Senate Democrats asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to determine whether he misused his authority in making multiple criminal referrals of...
Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Minnesota could experience a $1 billion increase in property taxes next year, with statewide levies reaching up to $14.6 billion, an increase of 6.9% from 2025. Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of...
Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
A new study released by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office has determined Chicago homeowners are facing the largest property tax jump in three decades. WLS reports the city’s predominantly Black and Hispanic communities will be hit the hardest with the property tax...
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Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
“We have to be very careful about how anything is perceived,” Dimon said. Continue Reading Jamie Dimon: JPMorgan Chase Not Involved in White House Ballroom Project
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
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Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
Unicoin stated the SEC’s lawsuit lacked evidence to prove its case against the company. Continue Reading Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
The Menger Hotel was built in 1859, and the Crockett was built in 1909. Continue Reading Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
However, current trends are showing a decline in Canadian arrivals in the Sunshine State. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
A total of 689,217 refinance loans were issued in the second quarter, up 16.4% from the prior quarter. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations Up 19% During Q2
Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
The 17.6-acre property features a 51,000-square-foot home with 19 bedrooms. Continue Reading Connecticut Estate Once Owned by Mike Tyson and 50 Cent Listed for $9.9 Million
Valerie White to Lead LISC’s National Housing Team
White has served as senior executive director at LISC New York since 2020. Continue Reading Valerie White to Lead LISC’s National Housing Team
New Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Platform Aims for US Investors
The US launch builds on Wahed’s earlier UK-based operations. Continue Reading New Shariah-Compliant Real Estate Platform Aims for US Investors
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.69%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Downticks to 10-Month Low
Federal Reserve Drama: Cook Sues Trump, Pulte Claims NY Times is Writing a ‘Hit Piece’ About Him
While Cook was in District Court, Pulte was in the court of public opinion. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Cook Sues Trump, Pulte Claims NY Times is Writing a ‘Hit Piece’ About Him
Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
NAR added that its Realtors Confidence Index survey in July found 16% of its members expecting an increase in buyer traffic over the next three months. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 0.4% in July
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