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Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
Landmark Properties, in a joint venture with HC2 Capital, LLC and Peninsula Investments, announced the acquisition of a 40.05-acre site in Boone, North Carolina, that will be developed into The Retreat at Boone, a cottage-style off-campus student housing community...
Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating the First Amendment and the Privacy Act of 1974 in his criminal referral to the Department of Justice that alleged the...
New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
Two new data reports show home prices are still rising, albeit at a slower pace. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.3% annual gain for September, down from a 1.4% rise in the previous month. The 10-City Composite annual...
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Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
The approximately 65,000-seat, roofed stadium will host more than 200 activations every year. Continue Reading Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
Redfin Debuts AI-Fueled Conversational Home Search Tool
The tool is now available on Redfin.com and mobile web, with support for the Redfin iOS app launching in December. Continue Reading Redfin Debuts AI-Fueled Conversational Home Search Tool
Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Lenders repossessed 3,872 properties through completed foreclosures last month, up 32% from October 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
“Many of our nation’s heroes struggle to find housing options that fit both their needs and budgets,” said Waldon Fenster, a representative of Wolf Valley Homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
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New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
The site will offer advice on moving plus the cost of living, and cultural differences that are unique to Texas. Continue Reading New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
The LERA acronym stands for “Local, Expertise, Regional Access.” Continue Reading San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
University of Pittsburgh is placing 250 students in a Hampton Inn while Point Park University is housing 90 students at a Wyndham Grand. Continue Reading Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
There is no precedent for president firing a Federal Reserve governor. Continue Reading Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
The statewide median sales price in July was $435,000, a $9,000 increase for a 2.1% year-over-year bump-up. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
The new stadium will receive $350 million in public financing, with the team absorbing the remaining costs on the project. Continue Reading Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
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