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Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a longer timeline. Continue Reading Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Holding a special session does not guarantee that any legislation would pass. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Trump to Tour Fed HQ
Trump acknowledged it was “highly unlikely” for him to force Powell out “unless he has to leave for fraud.” Continue Reading Trump to Tour Fed HQ
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Pulte also used his personal X account to announce Westcor was being added “to Fannie Mae’s title acceptance pilot on certain refinances.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
New CEO Kevin Wall most recently served as co-president of First American Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.18% as of Dec. 24, down from last week when it averaged 6.21%. Continue Reading Freddie Mac’s Christmas Gift: Mortgage Rates Continue to Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires InstaMortgage
Under the terms of the definitive agreement, reAlpha would acquire 100% of the outstanding equity of InstaMortgage for total consideration of approximately $8.5 million. Continue Reading reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires InstaMortgage
Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
“Affordability conditions have now improved for six straight months,” said MBA’s Edward Seiler. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Payments Down in November
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
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%
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
