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A Guide to Seller-Paid Mortgage-Rate Buydowns
Source: US News --- At a time when mortgage rates have increased sharply, home shoppers may be able to lock in better terms with a rewarding seller concession: interest-rate buydowns. A seller-paid rate buydown can typically help buyers save more money on monthly...
Letter to the editor: How do I tell the difference between a business and consumer mortgage?
Source: firsttuesday Journal --- Question: What is the difference between a business and consumer mortgage loan? Answer: A business mortgage — also known as a commercial loan — is a separate category of mortgage controlled by California rules and practices than a...
Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Lizzo acquired the 0.32-acre property from singer Harry Styles in 2022 for $15 million. Continue Reading Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
Ted Gerike, founder of the Los Angeles cinema and bookstore Now Instant Image Hall, was hired as the theater’s creative director. Continue Reading Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
The agreement is designed to identify and remove barriers to public and private capital flows into housing finance systems, with an emphasis on long-term, stable investment. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
According to the companies, M2B Mortgage was created to “provide a more personalized, streamlined, and reliable lending experience.” Continue Reading Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
The duo hired contractors to remodel former office spaces for their secret living quarters. Continue Reading Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
The closing of HUD’s Los Angeles field offices by the ongoing riots, Ohio lawmakers kowtowing to the Cleveland Browns, and a real estate agent who keeps selling at 100. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
The Nijjar family and their related companies own and manage over 22,000 rental housing units statewide. Continue Reading California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
The property is the headquarters and practice facility of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. Continue Reading Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
The acquired company will become Hallmark Home Mortgage, Powered by Fairway. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
“Clearly, our taxpayers are telling us across Ohio that the current status quo is not working,” said Rep. David Thomas. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
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