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Current Refinance Rates: September 6, 2022—Current Refinance Rates Inch Down
Source: Forbes --- The rate on a 30-year fixed refinance decreased today. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage refinance is 6.04%, according to Bankrate.com, while the average rate on a 15-year mortgage refinance is 5.22%. On a 20-year mortgage refinance, the...
Everything to know about reverse mortgages
Source: CBS News --- If you're struggling with the rising costs of inflation, tapping your home equity may provide some relief. With products like cash-out refinances, home equity loans or HELOCs, you can turn that equity into cash and use it for any purpose — whether...
Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
The bill passed the House of Representatives and is before the Senate. Continue Reading Congress Considers Bill Adding Scrutiny to Foreign Adversary Purchases of US Farmland
Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Motel 6 began operations in 1962 as the nation’s first no-frills economy motel chain. Continue Reading Blackstone Sells Motel 6 Lodging Chain to Indian Company for $525 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
A new plan to expand federal involvement in housing, a deed thief gets arrested, and Home Depot pays for overcharging customers are among the Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 16-20
West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
Jeffrey James Morris was ordered to report to prison on Oct. 28. Continue Reading West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Defrauding Investors
David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
He was previously managing director and head of real estate at Mirae Asset Securities. Continue Reading David Krantz Named Head of Capital Markets at RockFarmer Properties
Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
Three Mile Island’s undamaged 835-megawatt Unit 1 reactor has closed in 2019 due to the costs of maintaining the facility. Continue Reading Three Mile Island to be Revived for Powering Microsoft Data Centers
Philadelphia Agrees to $1.55 Billion Arena for the 76ers
The team has sought to relocate to a new arena by 2031 when its’ lease at the Wells Fargo Center expires. Continue Reading Philadelphia Agrees to $1.55 Billion Arena for the 76ers
Maine Home Sales Amid Higher Prices and Lower Inventory
The state recorded 1,535 home sales last month, up 1.66% from the 1,150 sales in August 2023. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Amid Higher Prices and Lower Inventory
NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
NAR President Kevin Sears said the series “provides an exceptionally clear roadmap for the process of working with an agent who is a realtor.” Continue Reading NAR Publishes Consumer Resource Series on Post-Settlement Practices
Baja California’s Paradero Homes Launches US Sales with Compass
Pricing on the residences will start at $2.5 million. Continue Reading Baja California’s Paradero Homes Launches US Sales with Compass
