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4 Mortgage Mistakes You Absolutely Can’t Afford With Rates so High
Source: The Ascent --- While mortgage rates dropped to record lows during the pandemic, things have changed in recent months. Rates have crept up steadily and mortgage loan rates are now higher than they've been for many years. With today's mortgage rates coming in so...
15-year mortgages – back in the spotlight but are they the right choice?
Source: MPA Mag --- With interest rates rising in light of inflation, some would-be homeowners are eyeing 15-year mortgages in lieu of the traditional 30-year variety to build equity quicker. But one industry veteran urges caution against the option unless one is...
Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
The portfolio consists of 25 Class A buildings totaling 6 million square feet. Continue Reading Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
The company added that pricing on the lots begin in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
The property is 100% leased on a short-term basis. Continue Reading Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
John Dorman, chairman of the board, has been appointed interim CEO. Continue Reading Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
In addition to his prison sentence, Sannikov must pay $2.19 million in remaining restitution to four victims. Continue Reading Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
Florida Realtors Oppose Bill to Eliminate State’s Real Estate Commission
“Removing FREC from the regulation of the real estate profession is too big a risk to take,” said CEO Margy Grant. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Oppose Bill to Eliminate State’s Real Estate Commission
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