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Cringe Behavior Real Estate Agents Are Seeing Now at Open Houses
Source: Realtor.com --- Open house etiquette is all about common sense. Here are a few no-brainers that every potential buyer should know: Don’t park on the lawn, take off your shoes when you go inside (or put on booties, if they’re offered), and never peek inside the...
What is a government-sponsored enterprise (GSE)?
Source: Bankrate --- The U.S. economy is a complex system of interconnected components. To keep money flowing efficiently throughout these components, the federal government lends a helping hand in the form of government-sponsored enterprises, or GSEs. Over the years,...
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
Palmetto Plaza, Miami-Area Retail Center, Sells for $46 Million
Aldi and Dollar Tree are the anchor tenants. Continue Reading Palmetto Plaza, Miami-Area Retail Center, Sells for $46 Million
John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman
Hedlund is vice chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology. Continue Reading John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman
Canadian REIT Buys Dallas-Area Apartment Complex for $87.5 Million
The Ownsby comprises 368 apartment units, including one-, two-, and three-bedroom suites. Continue Reading Canadian REIT Buys Dallas-Area Apartment Complex for $87.5 Million
Foreign Ownership and America’s Land: Drawing the Line Where Security Begins
When property deals move from economic opportunity to national vulnerability, it’s time for Americans to know the facts — and defend what’s ours. Continue Reading Foreign Ownership and America’s Land: Drawing the Line Where Security Begins
California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
For the state’s condo/townhome markets, only 25% of homebuyers were able to purchase those $670,000 median-priced residences. Continue Reading California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
“We will continue to seek opportunities to invest in preserving the affordability of housing in Arizona and in other communities we and our members serve,” said Joe Amato. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Under the terms of this alliance, Mountain West will operate as Newmark Mountain West. Continue Reading Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
