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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...
Real estate gurus: It may be time to buy a home—now
Source: Yahoo! News --- The housing market is cooling as consumers grow weary of higher mortgage rates. In December, the number of newly-listed homes sold had fallen about 37% from a year ago, according to Redfin data. What are real estate professionals seeing on the...
Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
“Housing is a basic human right, not a privilege,” said Sen. Alex Padilla. Continue Reading Democrats Reintroduce Housing for All Act to Address Homelessness
Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
Blaylock previously served as senior vice president of HomeServices of America Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway affiliate. Continue Reading Mary Lee Blaylock Named Brokerage President at Sotheby’s International Realty
FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
The messages were all posted to Pulte’s personal X account, which he has used exclusively for communications purposes since becoming appointed as FHFA director. Continue Reading FHFA Director Pulte Offers Mixed Messaging on the Regulator’s Operations
JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The bank will lease an additional 65,000 square feet at 560 Mission Street. Continue Reading JPMorgan Chase Expands Size of San Francisco Regional HQ
The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
The development will also include a 2.5-acre public park that is accessible both residents and the broader Anna community. Continue Reading The NRP Group Breaks Ground on Mixed-Income Housing Community Outside of Dallas
44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Seattle sellers offered concessions to buyers in 71.3% of home sale transactions, Continue Reading 44.4% of Q1 Home Sales Included Seller Concessions
Faropoint Acquires Second California Industrial Property
The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Faropoint Acquires Second California Industrial Property
Historic NYC Office Property is Subject to UCC Foreclosure
The 26-story, 511,000-square-foot property was built in 1926 and is located in Midtown Manhattan near Grand Central Terminal. Continue Reading Historic NYC Office Property is Subject to UCC Foreclosure
NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
The challenge for lawmakers, and those who enforce those laws, is that those reactions almost always include unintended consequences. When the Federal Court gave its final approval for NAR’s settlement of the Sitzer/Burnett case back in November, it sent shockwaves through the real estate industry. Continue Reading NAR’s Historic Settlement Continues to Shift the Real Estate Industry
Texas Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Johnson Space Center in Houston
Florida and Ohio are also seeking to host NASA’s headquarters when its lease in Washington, DC, expires. Continue Reading Texas Lawmakers Lobby to Relocate NASA Headquarters to Johnson Space Center in Houston













