Real Estate News & Insights
HUD Secretary Turner: 50-Year Mortgage Plan Needs More Research
Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner declined to endorse President Trump’s proposal of a 50-year mortgage plan to help reanimate the housing market, stating the idea needed to be studied further before being put forth as a solution to the...
Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
The 30-year-old James Fishback has gained visibility through media appearances where he spoke in favor of President Trump’s agenda. Continue Reading Florida GOP Governor Candidate Proposes Down Payment Program with Funds from Israeli Bonds Divestment
Alex Rampell Joins Board of Rocket Companies
Rampell currently serves as general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, focusing on fintech investments. Continue Reading Alex Rampell Joins Board of Rocket Companies
Luxury Home Prices Hit Record Peak
Sales of luxury homes dropped 1.7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter, the smallest decline since the middle of 2021. Continue Reading Luxury Home Prices Hit Record Peak
Total Lender Solutions Acquires Mortgage Lender Services
According to the companies, the acquisition gives Total Lender Solutions, a stronger foothold in Northern California and Nevada. Continue Reading Total Lender Solutions Acquires Mortgage Lender Services
Joe Hullinger Joins LendingOne as EVP
Before joining LendingOne, he was previously the president of finance at America Commercial. Continue Reading Joe Hullinger Joins LendingOne as EVP
James Thanasules Named President of AmTrust Title Insurance Company
He will oversee AmTrust Title’s operations providing title insurance for the commercial and residential real estate industries. Continue Reading James Thanasules Named President of AmTrust Title Insurance Company
Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates
The central bank said it “remains highly attentive to inflation risks.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Steady on Rates
NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign
The campaign’s focus is supplemented by the fourth season of NAR’s docuseries “First-Time Buyer.” Continue Reading NAR Rolls Out Latest Version of Consumer Marketing Campaign
Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
“Low existing housing supply is limiting options for prospective buyers,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines by 7.2%
Aubrey Gilmore Promoted to President of Rutledge Claims Management
RCM founder and former president, Tom Rutledge, has moved to the newly created position of chief financial officer. Continue Reading Aubrey Gilmore Promoted to President of Rutledge Claims Management
Gemma Burgess Joins Russell Reynolds Associates’ Global Real Estate Practice
Burgess most recently served as CEO and vice chairman at Ferguson Partners, a boutique executive search and consulting firm. Continue Reading Gemma Burgess Joins Russell Reynolds Associates’ Global Real Estate Practice















