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Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase
Source: Gazette-Times --- Experian examined mortgage rate data from Freddie Mac and the number of mortgage applications to see how rising interest rates are affecting potential homebuyers. Fewer people are taking out mortgages as interest rates increase Americans are...
4 Tips to Get Approved for a Mortgage With Bad Credit
Source: The Ascent --- Your credit score is a major cornerstone of your personal finances, and sometimes it feels as if that three-digit number plays a role in just about every money move you want to make. Getting a mortgage loan is no exception, and if your credit...
Federal Reserve Holds Rates in Place
Fed governors Michelle W. Bowman and Christopher J. Waller argued to lower the rate by one-quarter percentage point. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates in Place
Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady
The Bank of Canada added that CPI inflation was 1.9% in June, up slightly from the previous month. Continue Reading Bank of Canada Holds Rates Steady
Arizona’s JBRE & Co. Joins The Real Brokerage
Founded in 2017 and led by Justin Bemis, the nine-agent team serves Flagstaff, Sedona and Prescott and is on track to exceed $100 million in sales in 2025. Continue Reading Arizona’s JBRE & Co. Joins The Real Brokerage
Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Cottingham Chalk’s 70 agents closed $589 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Expands in North Carolina with Addition of Cottingham Chalk
Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
The new office joins the company’s Westlake Village, California-based headquarters. Continue Reading Rental Housing Developer Sunstone Two Tree Opens Phoenix Office
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
John McMickle of North South Government Strategies started work last week as a FICO lobbyist. Continue Reading Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
CoStar alleged that Zillow published over 46,000 of its copyright protected images, with many still bearing the CoStar watermark. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Only about one-third (35.7%) of homes sold over asking price, down from nearly half (47.8%) a year earlier. Continue Reading Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
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