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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....
Bank of England Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The Monetary Policy Committee voted 5-4 not to cut rates at a time when the UK’s annual rate of consumer price inflation stood at 3.8%. Continue Reading Bank of England Opts to Hold Rates Steady
Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Nationwide, the number of VA loans rose 3% year-over-year in August, while the number of conventional loans declined 9%. Continue Reading Report: Increasing Number of VA Loans Being Used in Homebuying
Ohio Mixed-Use Development Proposed for One-Time Negro League Ballpark
The original Cooper Stadium opened in 1932 and was home to the Columbus Blue Birds of the Negro National League during 1933. Continue Reading Ohio Mixed-Use Development Proposed for One-Time Negro League Ballpark
SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
“I love the state of Nevada, and I couldn’t be happier for it to be our 14th state,” said founder Ryan Serhant. Continue Reading SERHANT. Expands into Las Vegas Market
Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Community amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center, heated swimming pool, dog park, and EV charging. Continue Reading Greystar Begins Pre-Leasing at New Pennsylvania Apartment Community
Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Cardone self-identifies as following the Catholic and Scientology faiths. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
“These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts statewide for Texas taxpayers,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the author of both bills, Continue Reading Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
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