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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
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During Q3
The delinquency rate for mortgages on one-to-four-unit residential properties increased to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.99% of all loans outstanding at the end of the third quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The delinquency rate...
News Report Uncovers Bill Pulte’s Ownership of Broken-Down Florida Trailer Parks
An investigative feature published by the New York Times has uncovered a previously unreported aspect of Bill Pulte’s portfolio: ownership of five trailer parks in Florida that are in various stages of disrepair. The trailer park investments were not highlighted in...
Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
A total of 7,177 residential properties were sold in Indiana during October, up 4% from one year earlier, while pending sales totaled 6,795, a 1% dip from the previous year. According to data from the Indiana Association of Realtors (IAR), the 9,517 new home listings...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt will add Venmo to its existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card. Continue Reading Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
The government cited “artificially inflating home prices, false transaction reports, and fraudulent subscriptions” as the main concerns that sparked the task force’s creation. Continue Reading South Korea Creates Task Force to Address Real Estate Fraud
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Florida Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $6.29 Million Tax Fraud
Brian Davison was sentenced to three years in prison. Continue Reading Florida Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $6.29 Million Tax Fraud
Jennifer Beeston Debuts ’60-Minute Homebuyer’ Course
“When people truly understand the process, they will succeed,” said Beeston. Continue Reading Jennifer Beeston Debuts ’60-Minute Homebuyer’ Course
Starlight Investments Launches First Phase of Multifamily Community in British Columbia
Harris Green Village will bring 1,500 rental housing units over a three-phase construction period. Continue Reading Starlight Investments Launches First Phase of Multifamily Community in British Columbia
Delaware Governor Signs Property Tax Relief Bills Passed in Special Session
Gov. Meyer called the special session “a step in the right direction.” Continue Reading Delaware Governor Signs Property Tax Relief Bills Passed in Special Session
Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
“This is not an austerity budget – this is a recalibration,” said Frey, who is running for re-election this fall. Continue Reading Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
$110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The Spelling Manor’s $110 million sale price was far greater than the runner-up on the list, a $51 million transaction in Delray Beach, Florida. Continue Reading $110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
“People don’t choose brands they know; they choose the ones that choose them back,” said Howard. Continue Reading Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Bessent added cuts could have occurred if the Fed officials had access to revised labor market data. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Survey: Buyers Turned Off By Sloppily Maintained Neighboring Properties
“The neighboring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident,” says Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada. Continue Reading Survey: Buyers Turned Off By Sloppily Maintained Neighboring Properties
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
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