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WHY HAVE A BUYER’S AGENT WHEN PURCHASING A HOME
Source: RisMedia --- When you search for a new home, you may find it’s not as easy as you expect. There could be competition for a home you want to buy, and there will be paperwork and processes to navigate before you own the property. While looking for a home might...
How soon can you refinance your mortgage?
Source: CBS News --- When you refinance your mortgage, you replace it with a new one. Sometimes, this allows you to get a lower rate or monthly payment, or it might also come with cash back, which you can use to cover home repairs or any other expense you might be...
Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
He has transitioned to the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Continue Reading Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
HUD said this endeavor “exemplified government overreach.” Continue Reading HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
A recent Supreme Court ruling stated that Fed officials cannot be fired by a president at will. Continue Reading White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
The completed project will encompass over 500 residences to be built across 323 acres. Continue Reading Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
The Scottish Rite Temple is an 85,000-square-foot building spanning four levels. Continue Reading Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
Georgia’s Fulton County Proposes 12.5% Property Tax Hike to Finance Jail Upgrades
“We have mandated expenses to fix the inhumane conditions there,” said Commissioner Dana Barrett. Continue Reading Georgia’s Fulton County Proposes 12.5% Property Tax Hike to Finance Jail Upgrades
New Partnership Aims at Tokenizing Tokyo Real Estate
“Japanese content—whether game IP or other cultural assets—commands high global value,” said Ryo Matsubara, representative director of Oasys. Continue Reading New Partnership Aims at Tokenizing Tokyo Real Estate
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Pulte also used his personal X account to announce Westcor was being added “to Fannie Mae’s title acceptance pilot on certain refinances.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
This week’s edition of Tech Trends offers four new solutions designed to make life easier for home sellers, property managers, and real estate investors. Continue Reading Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs
“Future reset risk is mitigated by large banks’ continued focus on lending to borrowers with high credit scores and low leverage,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Large Banks Originating More ARMs













