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Czech central bank gets tougher in mortgage lending rules amid property boom
Source: Housing Wire --- The Czech National Bank will reintroduce limits on mortgage lending using new legislative powers and also raise the countercyclical capital buffer (CCB) rate for banks to counter relaxed conditions amid a property price boom. The central bank...
4 Trends That Could Upend The U.S. Housing Market
Source: Seeking Alpha --- In the previous blog, we shared that the COVID-driven homebuying surge has waned. Could things get worse? Let's take a look. Fewer customers for single family homes Contrary to popular belief, the COVID lockdowns had a negative impact on...
Kiavi Debuts Construction Financing Product for Real Estate Investors
The construction loans can finance either build-to-sell or build-to-rent properties. Continue Reading Kiavi Debuts Construction Financing Product for Real Estate Investors
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 1-5
In the spotlight: A bizarre attack on a major mortgage company, an about-face by the Federal Reserve and a luxury retailer is coming to San Francisco. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 1-5
Minneapolis Brokerage Opens First Office in Florida
“A number of our agents who winter in Florida or spend significant time there asked for this expansion,” said CEO Greg Mason. Continue Reading Minneapolis Brokerage Opens First Office in Florida
‘Zillow Gone Wild’ to Have HGTV and Max Premiere on May 3
“I’m on a mission to find out the story behind America’s strangest and most extraordinary homes,” said host Jack McBrayer. Continue Reading ‘Zillow Gone Wild’ to Have HGTV and Max Premiere on May 3
Appeals Court Rules Justice Dept. Can Reopen Probe Into NAR
The court determined the DOJ can restart its probe into NAR’s Participation Rule and Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue Reading Appeals Court Rules Justice Dept. Can Reopen Probe Into NAR
Fed Governor Says Rate Hike Possible if Inflation Stays High
“We may need to increase the policy rate further should progress on inflation stall or even reverse,” said Michelle Bowman. Continue Reading Fed Governor Says Rate Hike Possible if Inflation Stays High
eXp Realty Names Leo Pareja at CEO
He succeeds Glenn Sanford, who will continue as chairman and CEO of eXp World Holdings. Continue Reading eXp Realty Names Leo Pareja at CEO
Survey: Half of Homeowners and Rents Struggle with Housing Payments
Among the respondents, the most common sacrifice (34.5%) was taking no or fewer vacations. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Homeowners and Rents Struggle with Housing Payments
NY Attorney General Questions Trump’s Bond in Valuation Fraud Case
The judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, tentatively scheduled a hearing for April 22 to discuss the bond. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Questions Trump’s Bond in Valuation Fraud Case
Cushman & Wakefield Names Jessica Francisco at Chief Sustainability Officer
Francisco joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2022 as the global head of sustainability for the firm’s occupier services business. Continue Reading Cushman & Wakefield Names Jessica Francisco at Chief Sustainability Officer
