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An uncle’s advice led Mark Cothran into the world of real estate
Source: Upstate Business Journal --- When Mark Cothran was 6 years old, his father Al, a former Air Force and commercial airline pilot, was killed in a training crash at an Army helicopter school in Texas. Years later, Al’s younger brother, John, gave Mark what he...
The 10 Step Process to Leasing a Commercial Space
Source: Entrepreneur --- If you are new to commercial leasing and will be leasing a commercial space for the first time, here's an overview of the commercial leasing process. 1. Find a location Determine the demographic you want to reach and find an area that caters...
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady
FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
In comparison, President Trump made no mention of the appeals court ruling on his Truth Social page. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
