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5 things you need to know about today’s housing market
Source: Fox Business --- U.S. homes, even in the most affordable neighborhoods, continue to climb in price — ultimately deterring more homebuyers from taking the plunge. During the pandemic, demand in America's heated housing market continues to outstrip supply,...
Preserving affordable housing in Nashville
Source: WKRN --- Earlier this week, News 2 showed you how one area organization is working to combat the affordable housing crisis in Nashville, but efforts extend far beyond energy-efficient micro-homes. It’s not always about creating more affordable housing, but...
Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
“As descendants of Latin American immigrants, my co-founders and I are building the company our parents needed,” said Luciano Arango, CEO and co-founder of Maza. Continue Reading Maza, a Platform for Immigrants Aimed at Homeownership, Announces $8 Million Seed Round
New Executive Director Sought for Seattle’s Compass Housing Alliance
Mary Steele has served as executive director since October 2019. Continue Reading New Executive Director Sought for Seattle’s Compass Housing Alliance
Tim Gallagher Named Head of Commercial Real Estate at M&T Bank
Gallagher joins M&T from Slate Asset Management, where he was managing director. Continue Reading Tim Gallagher Named Head of Commercial Real Estate at M&T Bank
273 Bank Branches Closed in May
As of May 31, banks had a total of 78,121 active branches. Continue Reading 273 Bank Branches Closed in May
What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
Nearly half of the survey respondents said seeing a Confederate flag in a neighborhood would make them less likely to make an offer on a home in that community. Continue Reading What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
The SCIF will be required for loan applications dated on or after Aug. 28. Continue Reading FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
Bay Area Cabin Where Charles M. Schulz Drew ‘Peanuts’ Listed at $4 Million
The California cabin that was once the home and studio of “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz has been listed for sale at $4 million. Located in the Bay Area city of Sebastopol, the residence has one bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. The...
Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Craig J. Lazzara at S&P Dow Jones Indices said the housing market “continued to strengthen in April 2023.” Continue Reading Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
According to the CFPB, ACI’s data handling practices negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners with mortgages serviced by Mr. Cooper. Continue Reading CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division












