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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....
Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
Grants will be distributed on a lottery system with recipients receiving a one-time $1,000 payment. Continue Reading Some Cook County Homeowners Could Receive $1,000 Grants for Property Tax Relief
New Data Reports Point to Further Slowing in Home Price Acceleration
FHFA Director Bill Pulte offered no remarks on his agency’s latest data report. Continue Reading New Data Reports Point to Further Slowing in Home Price Acceleration
CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
“Despite being caught red-handed blatantly stealing our copyrighted work, Zillow has double downed to exploit thousands of additional copyrighted images without any shame,” said CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance. Continue Reading CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Regionally, pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
JLL Names Sam Schaefer as CEO of Property Management
Schaefer joins JLL from Trammell Crow Company, where he served as principal. Continue Reading JLL Names Sam Schaefer as CEO of Property Management
Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Community in Suburban Atlanta
Thompson Thrift expects to welcome the first residents in January 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Community in Suburban Atlanta
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Scheme
Jonathan Barach is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 2, 2026, and faces a maximum possible term of 30 years’ imprisonment. Continue Reading Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Scheme
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands into South Carolina
With this approval, the company can proceed with a manufacturing and supply contract with Horizons Getaways for the delivery of its 150 Casita units. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands into South Carolina
Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Development in Saudi Arabia with The Trump Organization
This is the second Trump-branded development in Saudi Arabia. Continue Reading Dar Global to Launch $1 Billion Development in Saudi Arabia with The Trump Organization
