Real Estate News & Insights
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
NAR’s Yun: 15% Spike in Home Sales Coming Next Year
“I believe we’ve already reached the peak in terms of interest rates,” Yun said. Continue Reading NAR’s Yun: 15% Spike in Home Sales Coming Next Year
MBA: More People Seeking Out Mortgages
“Both purchase and refinance applications increased to the highest weekly pace in five weeks,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: More People Seeking Out Mortgages
Real Estate Fraudster Sentenced for Hiring Hitman to Murder Victims
Alexander Leszczynski used the name of a fake charity to file a fraudulent warranty deed for a transfer of a property in Redington Shores, Florida. Continue Reading Real Estate Fraudster Sentenced for Hiring Hitman to Murder Victims
FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit welcomed the announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Sets 2024 Multifamily Loan Purchase Caps at $70 Billion Per GSE
FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
The inspections are used in a servicer’s preservation and protection of property. Continue Reading FHA Increases Allowable Fees for Inspections of Vacant Single Family Homes
ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
Lenders repossessed 3,332 properties through completed foreclosures (REOs) last month. Continue Reading ATTOM: October’s Foreclosure Filings Up 6% from Last Year
Real Estate Attorney Mitch Arnold Joins Dorsey & Whitney’s Phoenix Office
Early in his career, he was a closer in the minor leagues for 10 years. Continue Reading Real Estate Attorney Mitch Arnold Joins Dorsey & Whitney’s Phoenix Office
More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
Among the major metros, the most concessions were in Salt Lake City. Continue Reading More Than One-Third of Homebuyers Received Concessions from Sellers
CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
All applicable employees that are part of Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Tax Team have been offered a similar position at CoreLogic. Continue Reading CoreLogic Teams with Wells Fargo for Real Estate Tax Processing
William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
“We are seeing a lot of demand for homes in our price range,” said Scott Dettmer, William Ryan Homes DFW division manager. Continue Reading William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
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