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BMO Expands its Down Payment Program
BMO says it will commit $1 million to expand its Welcome Home Grant down payment program to five new markets including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Indianapolis, and Lake County, IL – Kenosha County, WI. The bank said its efforts would help underserved...
AI-Powered Transaction Coordination Service Launched for California Real Estate Agents
Mytc.ai has launched a subscription-based transaction coordination service for real estate agents in California. Through a combination of licensed transaction coordinators and AI technology, the company says it can save agents in the state up to 60% on transaction...
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
He was previously general counsel at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) Americas. Continue Reading Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Redfin attributed the decline to sellers responding to sluggish homebuyer activity, with sales far below pre-pandemic levels. Continue Reading Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
This transaction will bring together approximately 340,000 real estate professionals globally onto a shared network operating in every major US city and approximately 120 countries and territories. Continue Reading Compass Acquires Anywhere Real Estate for $1.6 Billion in All-Stock Transaction
Peachtree Group Recruits Billy Gilchrist as SVP of Originations
In his new role, Gilchrist will be responsible for originating commercial real estate and hotel investments across Peachtree’s lending platform. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Recruits Billy Gilchrist as SVP of Originations
Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
. The collaboration between Florida’s two largest MLSs will expand listing visibility across Miami, Tampa, and Orlando. Continue Reading Stellar MLS in Data Access Pact with Miami Association of Realtors
Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
The five-acre site will stretch from 38th to 41st Streets on First Avenue, just south of the United Nations headquarters complex Continue Reading Developers of Manhattan’s Mixed-Use Freedom Plaza Commit to 1,080 Affordable Housing Units
Chinese EB-5 Investors File Fraud Lawsuit Tied to Northern Marianas Casino-Resort Project
The Northern Marianas is a US commonwealth in the Western Pacific Ocean, north of Guam and roughly 3,800 miles west of Hawaii. Continue Reading Chinese EB-5 Investors File Fraud Lawsuit Tied to Northern Marianas Casino-Resort Project
Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
When a reporter asked if he would fire Siebert, Trump answered, “Yeah, I want him out.” Continue Reading Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
To prevent the shortfall from growing, the report recommended the creation of approximately 34,100 new homes per year over the next decade. Continue Reading Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing















