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Mortgage financing options in a higher interest rate environment
Source: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau --- Over the past two years, interest rates have risen from historical lows to as high as 7% for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages. Interest rates have remained elevated at levels that haven’t been seen for nearly 20 years....
3 Signs You’re About to Use the Wrong Mortgage Lender
Source: The Ascent --- These days, signing a mortgage means taking on a really big financial commitment. Home values are still elevated on a national level, and mortgage rates are the highest they've been in decades. And so chances are, if you're taking out a...
IBM Expands NYC Office Space by 92,663 Square Feet
The 15-year lease covers the entire seventh floor. Continue Reading IBM Expands NYC Office Space by 92,663 Square Feet
Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Mexican Presence
The brokerage is changing its name to Christie’s International Real Estate Mexico Luxury Properties. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Expands Mexican Presence
Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by the Alexander Brothers is Dismissed
The Alexander brothers still face criminal charges on sex trafficking and civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault. Continue Reading Civil Lawsuit Alleging Sexual Assault by the Alexander Brothers is Dismissed
New Home Sales Up in December
On a full-year measurement, an estimated 683,000 new homes were sold in 2024. Continue Reading New Home Sales Up in December
Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director
Kathy Kraninger, who held the position in the first Trump administration from 2018 to 2021, is not interested in returning to Washington. Continue Reading Report: Trump Team Having Difficulty Securing a New CFPB Director
QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply
“We believe that Beacon would be a strong fit for QXO,” said Brad Jacobs, QXO’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading QXO Launches $11 Billion Tender Offer to Acquire Beacon Roofing Supply
New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low
Housing inventory fell 2.6% year-over-year in December to 23,198. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Historic Low
Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands
SmartMLS, the Connecticut multiple listing service, found statewide home prices were up 8.2% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Connecticut Considers Statewide Landlord Register, Rent Caps When Properties Change Hands
Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties
“You’re going to see us doing a lot more in Japan,” said Brookfield’s Andrew Burych. Continue Reading Brookfield Pays $1.6 Billion for Two Japanese Properties
EQT Real Estate Buys 12-Building Logistics Assemblage in Italy
The properties hold an average building age of 10 years and feature Grade A technical specifications. Continue Reading EQT Real Estate Buys 12-Building Logistics Assemblage in Italy
