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Buying a house with a friend
Source: Bankrate --- For many prospective homebuyers, sole ownership is prohibitively expensive. With inflation and mortgage rates still high, some people may be thinking about less-conventional options for buying a home. While spouses and family members are frequent...
House Bill introduced in Texas Aims to Reduce Wait Times for Development Permits
A bill introduced in the Texas House aims to cut down on development permitting backlogs across the state by offering alternatives if local authorities don’t make a decision on them within a specific time frame. House Bill 14 would require regulatory...
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
The governor established an annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize jurisdictions that make progress on their housing development goals. The Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
The average selling price of $1.02 million was down by 5.2% compared to one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
The new platform’s features include identity-locked encryption that only allows the intended recipient to access a document. Continue Reading Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Pennymac intends to retain servicing on all non-QM products. Continue Reading PennyMac Correspondent Group to Launch Non-QM Products
Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing
Cook has not been indicted and has sued the Trump administration to block its efforts to remove her. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Pulte Schedules Cook-Bashing Event Directly Opposite Miran Confirmation Hearing














