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Small: Why due diligence is so important when buying real estate
Source: Aspen Daily News --- With the recent news that the final missing victim in the Surfside condo collapse has been identified, it still seems as though there are more questions than answers. For four weeks following the June 24 collapse, firefighters and rescue...
An agent’s guide to navigating the sea of real estate tech
Source: inman --- From iBuyers to concierge service, the past decade has seen the real estate industry be disrupted by several tech-enabled solutions. With them have come fears that tech will replace the personal, human experience that agents provide—ultimately...
Jim Fraser Named Chief Operating Officer at Anchor Loans
Fraser joins Anchor from Built Technologies Inc, a provider of construction-finance software, where he was senior vice president for commercial real estate lending solutions. Continue Reading Jim Fraser Named Chief Operating Officer at Anchor Loans
Terra Property Trust Reaffirms Plan to Merge with Western Asset Mortgage Capital
“TPT believes that its proposed combination with WMC represents the most compelling transaction for stockholders of WMC,” said the company. Continue Reading Terra Property Trust Reaffirms Plan to Merge with Western Asset Mortgage Capital
St. Louis Fed Chief Bullard to Step Down
Kathleen O’Neill Paese, the St. Louis Fed’s first vice president and chief operating officer, will assume the duties of interim president and CEO. Continue Reading St. Louis Fed Chief Bullard to Step Down
New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
“The Biden administration is making homeownership more difficult for everyday Americans,” said Sen. Braun. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Overturn FHFA’s LLPA Rule
New Platform Helps Farmers Gather Data for Ag Land Purchases
“Land is the most vital asset to farming operations,” said Dan English, general manager of FBN Finance. Continue Reading New Platform Helps Farmers Gather Data for Ag Land Purchases
Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
“Mortgage rates increased to their highest level since November 2022,” said Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise to Just Under 7%
Ex-CEO Mark Willis Returns to Keller Williams as Strategic Consultant
“No one cares more about the agent than Keller Williams,” said Willis. Continue Reading Ex-CEO Mark Willis Returns to Keller Williams as Strategic Consultant
HGTV’s Latest Show: Male Strippers Doing Home Renovations
“The six, hour-long episodes will feature over-the-top casino-inspired style,” promised HGTV’s publicity. Continue Reading HGTV’s Latest Show: Male Strippers Doing Home Renovations
Redfin: Home Prices Up for First Time in Nearly Five Months
The median home sale price of $383,750 was only $2,500 below record high from June 2022. Continue Reading Redfin: Home Prices Up for First Time in Nearly Five Months
Foreclosure Activity Increased in First Half of 2023
The first half of the year saw a recorded total of 185,580 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings, according to new data from ATTOM. This represents a 13% year-over-year increase. Nationwide, 0.13% of all housing units (one in every 752) had a foreclosure filing in...
