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Why First-Time Homebuyers are Avoiding FHA Loans
Source: Yahoo! Finance --- For many years, homebuyers seized upon the option to purchase their first house with a loan backed up by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA). This allowed them to put down as little as 3.5% of the total cost upfront, which meant owning...
Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages
Source: The New York Times --- It’s a perennial question for would-be home buyers: How can I possibly come up with such a huge down payment? The short answer, usually, is you don’t have to. Most first-time home buyers (and even many repeat buyers) don’t have the 20...
FDIC: ‘Actively Reevaluating’ Cryptocurrency Supervision of Banks
The regulator foresees “a pathway for institutions to engage in crypto- and blockchain-related activities.”
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Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary
The 52-year-old Turner is the first HUD Secretary who comes from a private sector real estate background. Continue Reading Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary
Texas-Based MLS to Enable Non-Realtor Access
NAR did not immediately comment on Unlock MLS’ announcement. Continue Reading Texas-Based MLS to Enable Non-Realtor Access
Bargain Hunt Begins Going-Out-of-Business Sales at All 92 Stores
All the merchandise in the stores is on sale at up to 40% off. Continue Reading Bargain Hunt Begins Going-Out-of-Business Sales at All 92 Stores
Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 39.0% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Heats Up
Historic Virginia Estate Sells for $20 Million After 8 Years on the Market
The property was first listed for $33 million in March 2017. Continue Reading Historic Virginia Estate Sells for $20 Million After 8 Years on the Market
Rhino Investments Acquires Albuquerque Shopping Center
The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Rhino Investments Acquires Albuquerque Shopping Center
Elon Musk’s DOGE Terminates Leases on 22 Federal Properties
The locations of the buildings where the leases were terminated were not disclosed. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s DOGE Terminates Leases on 22 Federal Properties
Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?
Doncic did not comment on the real estate aspect of his trade from Dallas. Continue Reading Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?
State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
The California Insurance Commission said the request raised “serious questions about its financial condition.” Continue Reading State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
