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Free Training for Real Estate Agents Being Offered by Momentifi and Freddie Mac
Momentifi announced that they are partnering with Freddie Mac to offer a free continuing education (CE) course designed to help real estate agents and brokers better serve historically underserved communities. The 3-hour course will help give agents and brokers the...
Thinking of Selling a Home Without a Real Estate Agent? Here’s Why That Tactic May Not Work Well Today
Source: The Ascent --- Key points Despite low real estate inventory, today's sellers don't have the same upper hand they did a year ago. Partnering up with a real estate agent could help you walk away with a higher sale price. Look for a real estate agent with good...
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
In comparison, President Trump made no mention of the appeals court ruling on his Truth Social page. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
The stadium would operate from April to October, with cricket matches occurring in the evenings and on weekends. Continue Reading Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
