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Think twice before waiving contingencies to score a home
Source: Standard --- While waving is generally a good thing, waiving is not. This is especially true when it comes to certain contingencies when writing an offer on a home. In a frantic effort to win a bid in a highly competitive market, we are seeing too many offers...
Seller Concessions: How to Get Your Closing Costs Paid For
Source: Credible --- Homebuyers are sometimes caught off guard by how much money they need to bring to closing. In addition to the down payment, you’ll need to pay a long list of closing costs — including an origination fee, title insurance, and more — before you can...
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP for Mixed-Use Projects
PHFA Executive Director and CEO Robin Wiessmann said these projects “can provide an economic spark or help attract additional investments.” Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Issues RFP for Mixed-Use Projects
American Bank of Oklahoma Settles Redlining Charges
The bank has agreed to invest over $1.15 million to increase credit opportunities in neighborhoods of color in the Tulsa metropolitan area. Continue Reading American Bank of Oklahoma Settles Redlining Charges
MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
The Foundation first partnered with Children’s National Medical System in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Continue Reading MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
Mystery Buyer of 52K Acres of California Land is Revealed
The Flannery initiative was created by Jan Sramek, a former Goldman Sachs trader. Continue Reading Mystery Buyer of 52K Acres of California Land is Revealed
NAR President Kenny Parcell Resigns Following Media Report on Sexual Harassment
“My resignation comes after a series of accusations against me that are categorically false,” said Parcell in his resignation letter. Continue Reading NAR President Kenny Parcell Resigns Following Media Report on Sexual Harassment
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Mark Olson, co-chairman of the board of Corporate Risk Advisors, said, “Anything with a discreet income stream can be privatized.” Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
ICE’s Long-Delayed Acquisition of Black Knight Slated for Sept. 5
Black Knight informed its stockholders they had until Sept. 1 to decide if they want to receive cash or ICE stock in exchange for their shares. Continue Reading ICE’s Long-Delayed Acquisition of Black Knight Slated for Sept. 5
New Initiative Seeks to Bring Solar Energy to Lower-Income Households
Solstice stated that community solar farms enable access solar power without having to own a home or report a credit score. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Bring Solar Energy to Lower-Income Households
Kimco Realty Pays $2 Billion to Acquire RPT Realty
The transaction will add 56 open-air shopping centers comprising 13.3 million square feet of gross leasable area to Kimco’s existing portfolio. Continue Reading Kimco Realty Pays $2 Billion to Acquire RPT Realty
AXS Investments Launches Real Estate Income ETF
RINC is equally weighted by sector – 50% commercial real estate lending, 25% non-agency residential real estate debt, and 25% agency residential real estate debt. Continue Reading AXS Investments Launches Real Estate Income ETF
