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Looking for an Owner-Financed Home? 5 Things to Avoid
Source: The Ascent --- There are at least two good reasons a potential home buyer may turn to owner financing. Perhaps their credit score is not high enough to qualify for a traditional mortgage, or they're hoping to buy time to save for a larger down payment but want...
4 Ways Rent-to-Own Can Help You Buy a House
Source: The Ascent --- Although home prices in some regions of the country have softened, the median price of a single-family home still rings in at just under $385,000. With mortgage rates hovering around 7%, the monthly payment alone pushes many would-be home buyers...
EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
“After many years of serving consumers, EasyKnock has closed its doors,” said the New York City-based company. Continue Reading EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Remove Powell as Fed Chairman
Jerome Powell can relax – President-elect Donald Trump stated he would not try to replace him before his terms as Federal Reserve chairman ends in May 2026. In an interview broadcast on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” moderator Kristen Welker pressed Trump on retaining...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
A new achievement in luxury real estate, an executive preparing the next generation of professionals, and the perils of renting to Hunter Biden top this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 2-5
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
James Macchio was sentenced to 42 months in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
HUD Announces New Disaster Assistance Initiatives
Foreclosure moratoriums were extended for households impacted by Hurricanes Irene and Milton. Continue Reading HUD Announces New Disaster Assistance Initiatives
MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
MaxHome established partnerships with leading real estate brokerages including Baird & Warner and the Jason Mitchell Group. Continue Reading MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
The GSA plan said the reduction will involve 1.5 million square feet and more than $475 million in estimated cost avoidance over 10 years. Continue Reading Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Also being planned is the full remodeling of 2,000 stores, renovations at another 2,250 outlets and the relocation of 45 stores. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
The rate of equity growth dropped from 8% from the second quarter to 2.5% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
