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Bank of America aims mortgages, CRE loans at women and minorities
Source: American Banker --- Two new Bank of America lending programs seek to promote homeownership among minority borrowers as well as incentivize economic development in disadvantaged communities. One is a pilot program that would offer mortgages to Black and...
Reverse mortgages: Pros and cons explained
Source: CBS News --- Are you looking for ways to increase your cash flow in retirement? If you own your home (or most of it), a reverse mortgage may be able to help. It can eliminate your existing mortgage payment and generate a regular source of income. However,...
UCLA Launches Master of Real Estate Development Program
UCLA appointed Dr. Greg Morrow to lead the new program. Continue Reading UCLA Launches Master of Real Estate Development Program
Survey: Three-Quarters of Canadians Say They Were Not Likely to Buy a Home This Year
Roughly three-quarters of Canadians stated they were unlikely to purchase a new home in the coming year. Continue Reading Survey: Three-Quarters of Canadians Say They Were Not Likely to Buy a Home This Year
Justice Department Sues Six Corporate Landlords for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme
During his aborted re-election campaign, President Biden blamed “corporate greed” for rising costs in rental housing. Continue Reading Justice Department Sues Six Corporate Landlords for Algorithmic Pricing Scheme
Three Wildfires Scorch Los Angeles County; Tens of Thousands Evacuated
No deaths have been reported, and the depth of the property damage from the fires is unclear. Continue Reading Three Wildfires Scorch Los Angeles County; Tens of Thousands Evacuated
From Past to Present: The Evolution of Real Estate Agents and Their Legacy
Publisher John G. Stevens offers a journey through the history of real estate agents. Continue Reading From Past to Present: The Evolution of Real Estate Agents and Their Legacy
Trump: ‘Interest Rates Are Far Too High’
The next meeting of the central bank’s policymaking Federal Open Market Committee is slated for Jan. 28-29. Continue Reading Trump: ‘Interest Rates Are Far Too High’
Zillow’s Prediction for the Hottest Major Housing Market Is…
This is the second straight year that Zillow has praised Buffalo’s housing market potential. Continue Reading Zillow’s Prediction for the Hottest Major Housing Market Is…
Survey: One-Third of Homeowners Insist They Will Never Sell Their Home
A recent Redfin analysis found that just 25 of every 1,000 U.S. homes changed hands in the first eight months of 2024. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Homeowners Insist They Will Never Sell Their Home
CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes
“Credit reporting errors can have serious consequences for a family’s finances,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Experian Over Handling Consumer Disputes
Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Closed 2024 in Decline
The percentage of respondents who say home prices will go up in the next 12 months remained unchanged since last month at 38%, Continue Reading Fannie Mae’s Home Purchase Sentiment Index Closed 2024 in Decline
