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Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
Nearly half of the survey respondents said seeing a Confederate flag in a neighborhood would make them less likely to make an offer on a home in that community. Continue Reading What Impact Does a Rainbow Flag Have on Homebuyers?
FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
The SCIF will be required for loan applications dated on or after Aug. 28. Continue Reading FHA Requires Lenders to Start Using SCIF
Bay Area Cabin Where Charles M. Schulz Drew ‘Peanuts’ Listed at $4 Million
The California cabin that was once the home and studio of “Peanuts” cartoonist Charles M. Schulz has been listed for sale at $4 million. Located in the Bay Area city of Sebastopol, the residence has one bedroom, one-and-a-half bathrooms and a two-car garage. The...
Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
Craig J. Lazzara at S&P Dow Jones Indices said the housing market “continued to strengthen in April 2023.” Continue Reading Home Sales Up While Prices Decline
CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
According to the CFPB, ACI’s data handling practices negatively impacted nearly 500,000 homeowners with mortgages serviced by Mr. Cooper. Continue Reading CFPB Enacts $25M Penalty Against ACI Worldwide for Servicing Errors
Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
“This new division is an exciting addition to our already robust offering,” said Geneva Financial CEO Aaron VanTrojen. Continue Reading Geneva Financial Debuts Portfolio Lending Division
Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities
85% of respondents said sidewalks and places to walk are very or somewhat important. Continue Reading Pedestrian Power? Realtors Survey Finds Most Americans Prefer Walkable Communities
‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud
Bicher, a resident of Hialeah, Florida, pled guilty to one count of wire fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading ‘Wolf of Airbnb’ Offers Guilty Plea for Wire Fraud
Lance Brown Steps Down as CFO at Harbor Custom Development
the company said it will promote Yoshi Niino, director of accounting since February 2022, to chief accounting officer effective July 21. Continue Reading Lance Brown Steps Down as CFO at Harbor Custom Development
National Association of Realtors Begins National Search for New CEO
Bob Goldberg became NAR CEO in 2017. Continue Reading National Association of Realtors Begins National Search for New CEO
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