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Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Builder confidence in the market for newly built single-family homes rose one point to 38 in November, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI). Any number over 50 indicates that more builders view conditions...
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...
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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
Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Bjelac most recently served in the same position at Carrington Mortgage Services. Continue Reading Foundation Mortgage Names Samuel Bjelac as SVP for National Sales, TPO
Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
Investors in more affordable states were focused on lower-priced and entry-level homes. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Investors Will Pay Up to 35% Above the Median Sales Price
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Trump Fighting Mortgage Fraud or Trying to Seize the Fed?
After Trump’s announcement went live last night, US stock futures and international stock markets went into decline out of fear that the Fed’s independence was under attack. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Is Trump Fighting Mortgage Fraud or Trying to Seize the Fed?
New Data Reports Affirm Home Prices Are Still on the Rise
The FHFA reported second quarter house prices were up year-over-year in 46 states. Continue Reading New Data Reports Affirm Home Prices Are Still on the Rise
Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
Edward Trenton Albarracin and Gretchen Marie Zamjahn operated more than 50 fraudulent entities. Continue Reading Arizona Couple Sued for Running Foreclosure Rescue Schemes
21 State Attorneys General Blast Mortgage Fraud Probe of Letitia James as ‘Harassment and Intimidation’
The attorneys general slammed Ed Martin’s behavior in directing the probe. Continue Reading 21 State Attorneys General Blast Mortgage Fraud Probe of Letitia James as ‘Harassment and Intimidation’
ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
The development will feature more than 3.5 acres of retail pad sites, which are available for ground lease. Continue Reading ECI Group Breaks Ground on Savannah-Area Mixed-Use Development
Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Named Director of Trump’s National Design Studio
Gebbia previously worked with the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Continue Reading Airbnb Co-Founder Joe Gebbia Named Director of Trump’s National Design Studio
Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
Christopher Flinos is working at Balcombe Financial, a mortgage brokerage owned by his brother. Continue Reading Ex-CEO of Collapsed Crypto Trading Platform Starts Second Career as Mortgage Broker
Trump Announces He is Firing Fed Gov. Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Trump’s action marks the first time that a president has sought to fire a Federal Reserve official. Continue Reading Trump Announces He is Firing Fed Gov. Cook Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes
Is the FHFA director intentionally refusing to investigate mortgage fraud claims against the Republican attorney general in Texas? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte, Ken Paxton, and Hypocrisy in Mortgage Fraud Probes
New Initiative Seeks to Add Property Tax Reform Measures to Nebraska Ballot
This is the second ongoing effort to put property tax reform on the Nebraska ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Add Property Tax Reform Measures to Nebraska Ballot
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