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Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
Source: Buy Side from WSJ--- For most people, the prime reason to refinance a mortgage is to lower their interest rate and monthly payments. So, when mortgage rates dipped to record low levels early in the coronavirus pandemic, refinancing activity soared. Right now,...
This is why you need a mortgage pre-approval before shopping for a home
Source: CNBC --- If you’re ready to begin your home shopping journey, make sure you get a mortgage pre-approval first. A mortgage pre-approval letter is an essential step in the homebuying process. Without pre-approval, it might be difficult to determine your budget....
Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
He claimed “I don’t think that we should have billionaires” because of perceived income inequality gaps. Continue Reading Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire filed criminal charges against Robynne Alexander. Continue Reading SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Post District opened in December 2023 and spans five buildings. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
North Korea’s tiny tourism industry was shut down during the pandemic and only began receiving Russian tourists again in 2024. Continue Reading North Korea Unveils Shoreline Tourist Mecca
Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
The property, called Bird Point, is located along 2,400 feet of protected shoreline and encompasses three residences. Continue Reading Sen. Tim Sheehy Lists Montana Estate for $10.25 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Cryptocurrency permeates housing policy, HUD muscles its way into a new headquarters, and Cincinnati will not have a new football stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 23-27
Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
“She was staying in bank foyers,” said Mike White, her former boyfriend. Continue Reading Report: ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack ‘Homeless by Choice’ at Time of Death
GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
“We created US Fin Tech to demonstrate the incredible ingenuity of American technology under President Trump’s leadership,” said FHFA’s Bill Pulte. Continue Reading GSEs Rebrand and Expand Common Securitization Solutions as US Fin Tech
Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals
“This initiative reflects Trepp’s commitment to supporting lifelong learning and strengthening the CRE talent pipeline,” said CEO Annemarie DiCola. Continue Reading Trepp Launches Training Program for Commercial Real Estate Professionals














