Real Estate News & Insights
Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
Average second-lien HELOC rates fell to 6.6% in March, their most attractive level since late 2022. Continue Reading Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
This will be the first permanent fire station in Jacumba, a small, rural community in Eastern San Diego County near the US-Mexico border. Continue Reading SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
Anna Paulson to Become Chief Executive at Philadelphia Fed
She succeeds Patrick T. Harker. Continue Reading Anna Paulson to Become Chief Executive at Philadelphia Fed
Vitamin Shoppe Retail Chain Sold to Private Equity Firms
The Vitamin Shoppe conducts business through over 650 company-operated retail stores. Continue Reading Vitamin Shoppe Retail Chain Sold to Private Equity Firms
HUD HQ Building Listed for ‘Accelerated Disposal’
“You know, HUD is known as the ugliest building in DC, which is not a mantra I like,” said Secretary Turner. Continue Reading HUD HQ Building Listed for ‘Accelerated Disposal’
Ohio AG Sues United Wholesale Mortgage, Claiming ‘Conspiracy’ with Brokers
Yost launched his campaign for governor in January. Continue Reading Ohio AG Sues United Wholesale Mortgage, Claiming ‘Conspiracy’ with Brokers
Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.73 Trillion in March
Ginnie Mae issued $33.2 billion in total MBS, resulting in a net portfolio growth of $5.9 billion. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.73 Trillion in March
California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
The bill was inspired by the mortgage forbearance aspects of the Covid-era CARES Act. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Introduce Mortgage Forbearance Bill for LA Wildfire Survivors
Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
Sen. Elizabeth Warren vowed to stop the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: CFPB Staff to Begin Receiving Termination Notices
California Home Sales Softened During March
The March statewide median price was $884,350. Continue Reading California Home Sales Softened During March
Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
The overhaul proposal could be part of President Trump’s 2026 fiscal year budget. Continue Reading Report: Trump Planning to Overhaul Section 8 Voucher Program
NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed
“The MLS shouldn’t be able to dictate how homeowners sell their home,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading NWMLS Suspends Compass’ IDX Feed














