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Will 2023 Be a Good Year to Refinance a Mortgage?
Source: The Ascent --- When mortgage rates dropped to record lows in 2020, homeowners across the country rushed to refinance their loans. And many were able to reap a lot of savings in the process. But refinance volume has slowed down significantly this year, and for...
The 9 US cities where buyers have the best shot at scoring a home because home prices have dropped the most since the spring
Source: Insider --- Throughout much of the pandemic, rock-bottom mortgage rates, as well government aid meant to stimulate the US economy, spurred on an unprecedented home-buying bonanza. Enticed by the desire for larger living spaces and the ability live virtually...
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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