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Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
Prior to joining Inland Investments, Fries was head of investment products and partner solutions at Cetera Financial Group. Continue Reading Matthew Fries Named CEO and President at Inland Real Estate Investment Corporation
FHFA Seeks Input on Future Mission for FHLBank System
Public input is being accepted through July 15. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Future Mission for FHLBank System
Convicted Sex Offender Reportedly Harassing Female Real Estate Agents in Ohio
The suspect is believed to be Robert Willett, who was twice arrested for criminal activities aimed at female agents. Continue Reading Convicted Sex Offender Reportedly Harassing Female Real Estate Agents in Ohio
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02%, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
Rosalyn Merrick Named Chief Executive at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Merrick succeeds Alan Ferguson, who is stepping down to pursue other endeavors. Continue Reading Rosalyn Merrick Named Chief Executive at Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
CBRE Predicts Lodging Sector RevPAR Growth Improvement in H2 2024
CBRE expects RevPAR to achieve a nominal record of $101.20 this year, representing 115% of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Continue Reading CBRE Predicts Lodging Sector RevPAR Growth Improvement in H2 2024
Margaritaville to Create Beachfront Condo Development in Panama
Punta Pacifica Realty is the exclusive sales agent for Margaritaville Beach Resort & Residences Playa Caracol. Continue Reading Margaritaville to Create Beachfront Condo Development in Panama
Supreme Court Upholds CFPB Funding Structure
The ruling reversed an appeals court decision that declared the funding structure was unconstitutional. Continue Reading Supreme Court Upholds CFPB Funding Structure
RE/MAX: Spike in New Listings Drive Up April Home Sales
The median sale price increased 2.9% over March to $437,000, which is the highest price in over two years. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Spike in New Listings Drive Up April Home Sales
Canadian Housing Starts Decline, Fueled by Urban Markets
CNHC Chief Economist Bob Dugan predicted “continued downward pressure in these large centers.” Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Decline, Fueled by Urban Markets
Single-Family Housing Starts Down Slightly in April
Single‐family housing completions were 15.4% above the revised March rate. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down Slightly in April
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