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As demand for real estate VR booms, Founders Fund leads $16M round into Giraffe360 platform
Source: TechCrunch --- The property industry now requires high-quality photographs, floor plans and virtual tours, so the industry for software providers in the space is booming. The whole area was accelerated during the pandemic, when many property viewings migrated...
OneTrust Home Loans: About HECM reverse mortgages
Source: The Sentinel-Record --- What is a HECM reverse mortgage? Home Equity Conversion Mortgages, also known as reverse mortgage loans, were created more than 25 years ago to help Americans age 62 and older convert a portion of their home equity into tax-free money....
LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
The complex is 92% leased to eight tenants. Continue Reading LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
He most recently served as vice president and head of commercial real estate research. Continue Reading MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
CBRE will move into the Lever House while Citadel will occupy the Tishman Building. Continue Reading CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Chris was previously an executive advisor at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Continue Reading Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3% from 2023 and 86% from 2019. Continue Reading Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
The initiative will create a structured, hands-on model tailored to rural and agricultural property appraisals. Continue Reading The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Continue Reading Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Editor Phil Hall asks the upcoming 47th president some questions regarding housing-related matters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
