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Real Estate Trends: Why Did Mortgage Rates Suddenly Drop?
Source: Forbes --- Key Takeaways Rates for 30-year fixed rate mortgages dropped below 7% the first week of November. Rates have been moving higher for most of 2022, rising from around 3% to over 7%. More inflation and economic data needs to be released to know if...
Q&A: UW researchers find privacy risks with 3D tours on real estate websites
Source: UW News --- Virtual 3D tours on real estate websites, such as Zillow and Redfin, allow viewers to explore homes without leaving the comfort of their couch. Sometimes the homes in these tours are staged, but other times they contain evidence of current...
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
The bill would also “encourage HUD to reform its annual evaluation of PHAs to promote an increase in the diversity of neighborhoods where vouchers are used.” Continue Reading Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Expand Section 8 Voucher Program
Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
CHBA predicted the 2022-2031 period will become the decade with the fewest homes built per new persons added to the Canadian population since at least 1972. Continue Reading Study: Municipal Fees Drive Up Canadian Homebuilding Costs
Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Frank Martell will step down as president, CEO and a board member. Continue Reading Executive Shake-Up at loanDepot
Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Cenedella will succeed NAR’s longtime CFO John Pierpoint, who will retire at the end of the month. Continue Reading Matthew Cenedella Named CFO at National Association of Realtors
Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
McGraw was founded in 1938 and operates 21 offices across Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Tulsa’s McGraw Realtors Acquires Arkansas Brokerage
Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
The Whitford of Dublin will host a groundbreaking ceremony on April 8. Continue Reading Harbert South Bay Partners to Construct San Francisco Area Luxury Senior Living Community
Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
The new initiative is a projected 5% increase over Habitat’s most recent baseline production of 3,482 housing units. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity to Create $82.5 Million Property Acquisition Fund
Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
Beazer Homes is partnering with Westwood Insurance Agency to power Charity Home Insurance Agency. Continue Reading Beazer Homes Launches Charity Home Insurance Agency
W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
Beckham previously served as head of portfolio and asset management at GID. Continue Reading W. Jeffrey Beckham Named Chief Investment Officer at Buckingham
7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations
Seven & i operates more than 85,000 stores with different brands across US and Asia. Continue Reading 7-Eleven’s Japanese Parent Company to Spin Off North American Operations
