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9 Steps to Getting the Perfect Mortgage as Rates Rise
Source: The Motley Fool --- During the heart of the pandemic, qualifying for an affordable loan was pretty easy for most home buyers. Rates repeatedly hit record lows and it was possible to get a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage for under 3.00% if you had reasonable...
Strong demand for mortgages
Source: Ekathimerini.com --- Demand for housing loans has continued unabated after the January-June semester, as after a long lull over previous years, households are scrambling to meet their housing needs while securing the long-term low fixed interest rates that...
NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
NAR said Grasso will spearhead efforts “to deepen engagement with state and local associations.” Continue Reading NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Newsom’s office acknowledged the executive order is modeled on a similar order issued by Hawaii Governor Josh Green. Continue Reading Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
Paul was initially indicted in June 2023 on eight counts of bank fraud. Continue Reading Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
The program offers a three-credit undergraduate course on residential mortgage origination and processing. Continue Reading Mortgage Bankers Association Brings Undergraduate Course to Cleveland State University
Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
She replaces co-founders CEO Jeff Ball and President Matt Matza upon their recent retirements. Continue Reading Jenny Coupland Named CEO of Visio Lending
Report: Mauricio Umansky Slapped with $20,000 in Tax Liens
Prominent real estate broker and “Buying Beverly Hills” star Mauricio Umansky was back in the spotlight, albeit for the wrong reasons – the CEO of The Agency and co-founder of the American Real Estate Association was hit with four tax liens totaling $20,000....
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
The Refinance Index increased 44% from the previous week and was 22% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 33%
Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
The trade organizations said Turner “understands the value of strengthening public-private partnerships.” Continue Reading Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
Wiener gained industry prominence at Redfin, which he left in 2023 as president of real estate operations. Continue Reading Former Redfin Executive Adam Wiener Becomes President at Lower
D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community
The new home community will celebrate its Grand Opening on Jan. 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Continue Reading D.R. Horton Begins Sales at New South Carolina Community



