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D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
The first homes in Viridian are expected to be available for sale in January. Continue Reading D.R. Horton to Launch New Master-Planned Community in Utah
Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
A new report from ATTOM has determined that median-priced single-family homes and condos remained less affordable in the fourth quarter compared to historical averages in 98% of counties (556 out of 566) with enough data to analyze. The counties with the largest...
Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Role in Chicago Bank Failure
A Chicago-area real estate developer was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $5.9 million in restitution for his role in a conspiracy that embezzled millions of dollars from the failed Washington Federal Bank for Savings in Chicago....
CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a report this week detailing the negative experiences of homeowners faced with their mortgage company after divorce or the death of an original borrower. According to the CFPB, many homeowners claimed their...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Privately-owned housing starts were down 1.8% from October. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
RE/MAX Holdings Launches Commerce Media Network
The venture is being launched in partnership with the media agency Kontrol Media. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Launches Commerce Media Network
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q3
Delinquencies were up in every major capital source during the third quarter. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q3
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William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
The brokerage was founded in 1992 as Lucille Jordan Associates. Continue Reading William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
HUD said the project is designed to improve construction efficiency, ease of assembly, and sustainability. Continue Reading HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
The brothers have denied the charges leveled against them. Continue Reading The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Musk is reportedly considering the purchase of a penthouse in The Bristol, a luxury building in Palm Beach. Continue Reading Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
The initial agreement included the offloading of 413 locations to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. Continue Reading Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale
The 41-floor hotel opened in 1930 and was acquired by India’s Taj Hotels and Resorts in 2005. Continue Reading The Pierre, a Historic NYC Hotel, Reportedly Up for Sale
A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities
He will succeed H. Eric Bolton Jr., who will become executive chairman. Continue Reading A. Bradley Hill to Become CEO at Mid-America Apartment Communities
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Editor Phil Hall questions the viability of government-fueled real estate projects in New York City and Chicago. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Tale of Two Misguided Cities
Foreclosure Filings Down in November
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,231 properties last month. Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Down in November
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CMBS DELINQUENCY RATE DROPS BY FIVE BASIS POINTS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/cmbs-delinquency-rate-drops-by-five-basis-points/
JEF CONN NAMED 2024 BOARD CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS REALTORS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/jef-conn-named-2024-board-chairman-of-texas-realtors/
MBA’S BROEKSMIT EXPRESSES ‘SIGNIFICANT CONCERN’ OVER PAUSING FORECLOSURES ON VA-GUARANTEED LOANS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/mbas-broeksmit-expresses-significant-concern-over-pausing-foreclosures-on-va-guaranteed-loans/
