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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...
The U.S. Housing Market Is Losing Some of Its ‘Frenzy,’ As More Homes List for Sale
Source: The Wall Street Journal --- When Patrick Coleman bought a home in 2017, he beat out eight other bidders and paid $100,000 over the asking price. So this time around, after months of watching the frenzied pace of real-estate sales, he was prepared for even more...
AG Mortgage Investment Trust Makes Unsolicited Bid for Western Asset Mortgage Capital
Western Asset did not issue a public response to the proposed takeover. Continue Reading AG Mortgage Investment Trust Makes Unsolicited Bid for Western Asset Mortgage Capital
New Program Seeks to Convert Boston Office Properties into Multifamily Housing
“One building could potentially create hundreds of new housing units that could include a lot of affordable units,” Wu said. Continue Reading New Program Seeks to Convert Boston Office Properties into Multifamily Housing
Fidelity Investments Teams with Brookfield on Canadian Private Real Estate Investment Portfolio
“We are pleased to be working with Fidelity to bring the benefits of private real estate to individual investors in Canada,” said Brian Kingston, CEO of Brookfield’s real estate business. Continue Reading Fidelity Investments Teams with Brookfield on Canadian Private Real Estate Investment Portfolio
U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
U.S. Bank has committed $100 million over the next five years to the Access Home Loan program. Continue Reading U.S. Bank Debuts Product to Expand Minority Homeownership Access
Stephen Sondheim’s Manhattan Townhome Listed for $7 Million
The property was built in 1899 and served as Sondheim’s home since 1959. Continue Reading Stephen Sondheim’s Manhattan Townhome Listed for $7 Million
MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
The MBA also reported a scant 0.1% rise in its Mortgage Credit Availability Index for June, to a level of 96.6. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Activity Up Slightly
Zillow: Home Values at New Record High
Housing inventory was up 2.4% from May to June but was 28% lower on a year-over-year measurement. Continue Reading Zillow: Home Values at New Record High
Christy Jerrigan Named Chief Development Officer at Brittain Resorts & Hotels
Jernigan has more than 20 years of industry experience, most notably serving as the vice president of business development at Aimbridge Hospitality. Continue Reading Christy Jerrigan Named Chief Development Officer at Brittain Resorts & Hotels
RiskSpan to Expand India Office Workforce by 50%
The office will focus on supporting product development, client operations, analytics and consulting services. Continue Reading RiskSpan to Expand India Office Workforce by 50%
Samantha Vaughn Named Chief Privacy Officer at Verisk
Vaughn was previously managing director and global head of privacy legal at Dell Technologies. Continue Reading Samantha Vaughn Named Chief Privacy Officer at Verisk














