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OPINION: Tiny homes offer one solution to the housing crunch
Source: The Lewiston Tribune --- An old conservative rhetorical device is to claim that whatever problem you are facing could be solved by just “getting government out of the way.” As with most phrases that fit on bumper stickers, “get government out of the way” is...
Just 2 in 10 Americans Think It’s a Good Time to Buy a Home. Here Are 3 Tips Sellers Need to Know
Source: The Motley Fool--- For the past year and change, sellers had it pretty easy given the state of the real estate market. Basically, all they really had to do was list a home, and boom -- they'd commonly be bombarded with eager buyers looking to pay above asking...
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The Fed also stressed that it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
The top underwriter in the third quarter as measured by market share was First American Title Insurance Co. (21.9%). Continue Reading Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canadian private home, auto and business insurers, has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for failing to protect property owners from climate-related disasters during 2024. “After the costliest summer in Canadian history, with almost $8 billion in insured losses due to floods, hail and wildfires, the… Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
The new rule requires lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan. Continue Reading CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
ron Puretz pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Privately-owned housing starts were down 1.8% from October. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
RE/MAX Holdings Launches Commerce Media Network
The venture is being launched in partnership with the media agency Kontrol Media. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Launches Commerce Media Network
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q3
Delinquencies were up in every major capital source during the third quarter. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up in Q3
