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Briqwise expands Peer-to-Peer property lending platform to Australia
Source: IBS Intelligence --- Briqwise, the peer-to-peer platform for real estate financing, announced it is entering the Australian market. The new platform aims to lower barriers for small to medium business owners seeking a quick and reliable way to finance their...
Ten steps than can improve housing affordability
Source: Pasadena Star News --- I was excited to read about your recent Executive Order on promoting competition across America with the goal of reducing consumer prices. When it comes to real estate, reducing purchase and refinance transactional costs along with...
FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees Based on DTI Ratio
“I appreciate the feedback FHFA has received from the mortgage industry and other market participants,” said FHFA Director Thompson. Continue Reading FHFA Rescinds Upfront Fees Based on DTI Ratio
Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
“Mortgage applications responded positively to a drop in rates last week,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 6.3% Upswing
Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Declines 56% During Q1
Year-over-year decreases in originations impacted all major property types. Continue Reading Commercial/Multifamily Borrowing Declines 56% During Q1
Maricopa County Ranks Highest in List of Top Second Home Markets
Arizona’s Maricopa County took the number one ranking in the newly published list of top U.S. markets for luxury second homes published by the real estate marketplace Pacaso. “The county's vibrant desert cities of Phoenix and Scottsdale offer world-class golf,...
NAR Chief Economist: Fed’s Last Rate Hike was Unnecessary
“Home price increases are naturally good for homeowners,” stated Yun. Continue Reading NAR Chief Economist: Fed’s Last Rate Hike was Unnecessary
California County Beset by Fraudulent Real Estate Sales
The fraudsters identify vacant or lien-free properties and attempt to negotiate their sale. Continue Reading California County Beset by Fraudulent Real Estate Sales
Report: Ultra-Rich Buyers Purchasing Manhattan Office Buildings
Cash-strapped building owners are trying to sell them off at a discount. Continue Reading Report: Ultra-Rich Buyers Purchasing Manhattan Office Buildings
Person of the Week: Kelly Mangold, Principal at RCLCO Real Estate Consulting
“We’re seeing relatively strong conditions in the rental market, both in multifamily rentals as well as the build for rent single-family homes,” said Mangold. Continue Reading Person of the Week: Kelly Mangold, Principal at RCLCO Real Estate Consulting
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
“Government credit supply decreased for the third consecutive month,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Q1 Existing Single-Family Home Sales Prices Up in 7 Out of 10 Metro Markets
The $371,200 national median single-family existing-home price was down by a scant 0.2% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Q1 Existing Single-Family Home Sales Prices Up in 7 Out of 10 Metro Markets















