Real Estate News & Insights
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Programs offer forgivable grants to homebuyers earning up to 80% of the area median income. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Allocates $28 Million for Down Payment Assistance Programs
Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Cook was accused of mortgage fraud in a criminal referral made by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Continue Reading Powell to Attend Supreme Court’s Oral Arguments for Lisa Cook Mortgage Fraud Case
Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
The Four Points Flex brand is designed for the value-conscious consumer. Continue Reading Marriott International Announces 100th Property in Japan
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Alternatives to Chicago property taxes, a mega-million condo sale loss and a proposal to bend the Manhattan skyline are part of this week’s Hits and Misses. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 11-15
Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
Senior Vice President and Chief Risk Officer Gregory Keith will assume the responsibilities of president at Ginnie Mae. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Acting President Sam Valverde to Resign
Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail Celebrates Locales Used in Romantic Dramas
The productions contribute over $58 million to the state’s economy and create more than 2,000 jobs. Continue Reading Connecticut’s Christmas Movie Trail Celebrates Locales Used in Romantic Dramas
Virginia Initiatives Link Economic Development with Workforce Housing
“Virginia is growing and we need to make sure the supply of housing can meet our surging demand,” said Gov. Youngkin. Continue Reading Virginia Initiatives Link Economic Development with Workforce Housing
Redfin CEO to Trump: We Need More Homes Now!
Kelman credited Trump’s return to the White House to younger Americans who were unhappy with the current housing market. Continue Reading Redfin CEO to Trump: We Need More Homes Now!
Canadian Home Sales Spiked in October
The National Composite MLS Home Price Index dipped by 0.1% from September to October Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Spiked in October
RE/MAX: Home Sales Jumped in October
October’s median sale price of $430,000 marked a mild 0.3% uptick from September. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Jumped in October
CBRE Forecasts Stronger Hotel Industry Performance in Q4
Hotel demand declined 0.1% year-over-year in the third quarter amid a 0.6% increase in supply. Continue Reading CBRE Forecasts Stronger Hotel Industry Performance in Q4
Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer
Zillow announced the departures of Susan Daimler and Matt Daimler, president of Zillow and senior vice president of product, respectively. Continue Reading Zillow Promotes SVP Jun Choo to Chief Operating Officer















