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As mortgage rates rise, here’s how to decide whether you should buy a home or rent
Source: CNBC --- It’s becoming harder to afford a home. Prices are up almost 20% year over year, and mortgage rates are soaring. The rate for a 30-year fixed loan is now 5.57%, according to Mortgage News Daily, up from 3.29% at the start of the year. At the same...
Regulators propose first major revamp to fair housing rules since 1995
Source: CNBC --- Bank regulators on Thursday proposed the first sweeping changes in more than 25 years to a controversial law aimed at increasing lending to low- and moderate-income communities. The changes would tailor the Community Reinvestment Act’s approach to...
A Strong Q1 for the CMBS Market
Trepp noted the first quarter was dominated by single-borrower deals, with five transactions at $1 billion-plus. Continue Reading A Strong Q1 for the CMBS Market
Tech Trends: The Future of Construction Law in the Age of AI
As AI continues to permeate the construction industry, the legal field will adapt accordingly. Continue Reading Tech Trends: The Future of Construction Law in the Age of AI
Nearly 20% of San Francisco Home Sellers Take a Loss on Their Sale
After San Francisco, Detroit had the highest share of homes selling at a loss (10.8%) during the three months ending Feb. 29. Continue Reading Nearly 20% of San Francisco Home Sellers Take a Loss on Their Sale
Residential Sales Begin on Manhattan’s New 1,000-Foot Mixed-Used Tower
Pricing for current residential availability at 520 Fifth Ave. starts at $1.7 million. Continue Reading Residential Sales Begin on Manhattan’s New 1,000-Foot Mixed-Used Tower
FTC Sends $62 Million in Refunds to Home Sellers Cheated by Opendoor Labs
The FTC is sending checks to 54,689 consumers impacted by the company. Continue Reading FTC Sends $62 Million in Refunds to Home Sellers Cheated by Opendoor Labs
National Multifamily Corp. Expands Into South Carolina
Company President Matt Cawley saw a strong opportunity to pursue new multifamily business in the state. Continue Reading National Multifamily Corp. Expands Into South Carolina
Housing Costs Help Drive Up Inflation in Latest Consumer Price Index Data
“People keep telling me rents are falling, I keep saying they aren’t,” said financial commentator Mike “Mish” Shedlock. Continue Reading Housing Costs Help Drive Up Inflation in Latest Consumer Price Index Data
Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 10% hike from the previous week and was 4% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Outpaces Purchase Loans in Latest MBA Data
UWM Pushes Back at Hedge Fund’s Claims of Fraudulent Business Practices
The company denounced the attack as a “ridiculous article” with “obvious connections to Rocket Mortgage.” Continue Reading UWM Pushes Back at Hedge Fund’s Claims of Fraudulent Business Practices
Robert Caliguri Joins Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation as Managing Director
Caliguri joins MMCC from JP Morgan Chase, where he served for 16 years and was most recently executive director and client manager. Continue Reading Robert Caliguri Joins Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation as Managing Director
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