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What Do Agents Need To Have This Year
Debbie Bloyd is a contributing author to Weekly Real Estate News and can be contacted at 469-768-0337 or [email protected] What do agents need to have this year? A great mortgage lender that they can call or one that can sit in the open houses with them on...
Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) Explained
Loan Level Price Adjustments (LLPAs) are additional fees implemented by the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) on certain types of mortgage loans. These fees are designed to account for the increased risk associated with certain loan characteristics, such...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14
HUD’s new priorities, Gavin Newsom’s financial benefactors and a pair of high-profile acquisition stories – one genuine, one not. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 10-14
California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
State Farm is California’s largest home insurer, with more than 1 million customers. Continue Reading California Gives Provisional Approval for State Farm’s 22% Rate Hike
Nebraska Contractor Indicted for Defrauding Customers
Bobby Bates Sr. is charged with two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading Nebraska Contractor Indicted for Defrauding Customers
Seattle’s Mayor Seeks $45 Million Property Tax Hike to Fund Political Campaigns
The proposed tax would be levied over 10 years for the funding of the Democracy Voucher Program. Continue Reading Seattle’s Mayor Seeks $45 Million Property Tax Hike to Fund Political Campaigns
Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Last month’s figure broke the earlier record of $4,400 set in August 2023. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
NAMB Seeks Nominees for 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
The deadline for nominations is April 15 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Continue Reading NAMB Seeks Nominees for 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
HomeServices of America CEO Refutes Reports of Acquisition Talks with Compass
“No such sale is being contemplated,” said Gino Blefari Continue Reading HomeServices of America CEO Refutes Reports of Acquisition Talks with Compass
Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Canvas at Midlothian encompasses 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and townhomes. Continue Reading Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Fair Housing Nonprofits Sue HUD and DOGE Over Grants Cancellation
“Congress makes the law, and Congress sets the bounds of agency action,” said Lila Miller. Continue Reading Fair Housing Nonprofits Sue HUD and DOGE Over Grants Cancellation
Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties of $10,000 for each instance of consumer fraud. Continue Reading Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters














