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Federal Agencies Rescind Special Purpose Credit Program Guidance
The agencies said creditors should no longer rely on the statement or related issuances going forward and emphasized that lenders may not discriminate against borrowers based on characteristics prohibited by law. Continue Reading Federal Agencies Rescind Special Purpose Credit Program Guidance
Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Independent mortgage banks now originate a substantial share of American home loans but remain ineligible for Federal Home Loan Bank membership. Is a 94-year-old membership structure still right for today’s mortgage market? Continue Reading Mortgage Lending Changed. The Federal Home Loan Bank System Hasn’t Kept Up
Record Number of Indiana School Districts to Ask Voters to Raise Property Taxes
This new wave of ballot referendums covers three reasons allowed by state law: operating expenses, capital needs, or security projects. Continue Reading Record Number of Indiana School Districts to Ask Voters to Raise Property Taxes
Workspace Provider Mindspace Signs 54,000-Square-Foot Lease at San Francisco’s Transamerica Complex
“Opening our West Coast flagship at the iconic Transamerica complex is a strong vote of confidence in the city’s future,” said Mindspace’s Mark Goldfinger. Continue Reading Workspace Provider Mindspace Signs 54,000-Square-Foot Lease at San Francisco’s Transamerica Complex
Thompson Thrift Previews 300-Unit Savannah-Area Multifamily Community
Construction is expected to begin this month, with resident move-ins anticipated to begin in November 2027. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift Previews 300-Unit Savannah-Area Multifamily Community
Fairway Home Mortgage Debuts Initiative to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors
The initial offering for this initiative will be the free educational webinar, “Stay Safe: Protecting Yourself from Scams & Financial Abuse,” to be held on July 29. Continue Reading Fairway Home Mortgage Debuts Initiative to Prevent Financial Exploitation of Seniors
LXP Industrial Trust Agrees to $5.2 Billion Acquisition
There was no announcement if the LXP leadership structure will change. Continue Reading LXP Industrial Trust Agrees to $5.2 Billion Acquisition
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 13-17
Nationwide protests against data center construction, the expense of living in older houses, and two movie stars stuck with mansions no one wants to buy. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 13-17
Florida Home Sales Record Upswings for June and Q2
“Conditions still vary by community, price point and property type,” said 2026 Florida Realtors President Chuck Bonfiglio Jr. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Record Upswings for June and Q2
Multifamily Activity Fueled June Housing Starts
Privately-owned housing starts in June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.42 million, which is 19% above the revised May estimate of 1.19 million. Continue Reading Multifamily Activity Fueled June Housing Starts
AD Mortgage Launches Housing-Focused Public Policy Initiative
“Our objective is simple: bring practical market experience and real-world lending data into policy discussions,” said AD Mortgage’s Corey Chubner. Continue Reading AD Mortgage Launches Housing-Focused Public Policy Initiative
Man Behind Proposed Detroit-Area Sports and Entertainment Complex Charged with Wire Fraud
Kenneth Bardwell reportedly spent most of the investor funds on gentlemen’s clubs, luxury retail goods, rental cars, and lifestyle expenses for himself and his associates. Continue Reading Man Behind Proposed Detroit-Area Sports and Entertainment Complex Charged with Wire Fraud
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