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Utah’s Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve
The bill does not specifically state which entity would take on the responsibilities carried out by the Fed. Continue Reading Utah’s Sen. Lee Introduces Bill to Abolish the Federal Reserve
Ocwen Financial Corporation Rebrands as Onity Group Inc.
The company’s common stock will begin trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “ONIT.” Continue Reading Ocwen Financial Corporation Rebrands as Onity Group Inc.
White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
“My understanding is that this is obviously a local issue,” said Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Continue Reading White House Press Secretary: Protecting Homeowners Against Squatters is a ‘Local Issue’
Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
“Z Life is crafting ecosystems for living that meet the needs and aspirations of the younger generation,” said CEO Weina Zhang. Continue Reading Eco-Friendly Real Estate Developer Z Life Plans Nationwide Expansion
Florida Acquires Nearly 28,000 Acres of Natural Lands for Conservation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that his administration approved the acquisition of nearly 28,000 acres of natural lands and link-existing conservation areas. The acquisitions include 25,039 acres within the Caloosahatchee-Big Cypress Corridor in Collier and...
For Native American Homebuyers, 3 Financial Assistance Programs to Help With a Purchase
Source: Realtor --- In today’s aggressive housing market, it’s crucial to get a leg up on the competition and to take advantage of all options available when it comes to financial aid. For Native American homebuyers, there are several lending programs to help secure...
A housing bubble is on everyone’s mind right now — here’s what it is and how to know if the US is in one
Source: Business Insider --- You may have heard, the US housing market is booming. But booms often end in a bust, and the housing situation across the country has led experts to debate the possibility of the whole market imploding. As the number of homes available...
A Homebuyer’s Guide to the Appraisal Gap: Why It Happens and What To Do
Source: Realtor --- If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s market, you need to be prepared for the possibility of an appraisal gap. So what is an appraisal gap? An appraisal gap is when a home’s appraised value is lower than the purchase price the buyer has...
Bitcoin-collateralized mortgage launched by cryptofinance firm
Source: National Mortgage News --- XBTO Group, a Miami-based crypto finance platform and asset manager, unveiled its bitcoin-collateralized mortgage offering this week. The company plans to offer the product to home buyers making purchases valued at $1 million or more...
Reverse Mortgages – The Good, The Bad and The Misunderstood
What am I doing with my day today and most days? Mortgages – all kinds of mortgages. I have been a mortgage broker over 25 years now and it always amazes me of the information that is out there, it always has a slant on it. There is always a bias on whether it is...
Only Two Homes In Jackson Under $1 Million; Real Estate Prices Doubled In Last 18 Months
Source: Cowboy State Daily --- Real estate prices have more than doubled in Teton County in the past 18 months and properties selling for less than $1 million are increasingly rare in the county’s limited housing inventory, according to a report by a Jackson real...
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30-year fixed mortgage crosses 5%
Source: CNBC --- The average rate on the popular 30-year fixed mortgage just crossed 5%, now standing at 5.02%, according to Mortgage News Daily. This is the first time it has crossed that threshold since 2011, save two days in 2018. It stood at 3.38% one year ago...
Hot housing market creates equally hot real estate jobs market
Source: Business Report --- Despite a sharp rise in mortgage rates, U.S. housing market activity continues to sizzle, and—at least through March—generate new jobs each month. There are now nearly 1.8 million people working in real estate services, more than before the...
Waiting Will Cost Homebuyers Money
Source: Scotsman Guide --- Experts have long said that there’s a cost to waiting to a buy a home. That’s certainly true in a rising interest rate market. There is a misconception that as housing prices stabilize, or even decrease, that there will be a substantial...
