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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.
Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
Two economists cited the uneven nature of how the job growth was achieved. Continue Reading Housing Economists Offer Mixed Views of Latest Jobs Report
NAR Takes Credit for Defeating Chicago’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
“This outcome demonstrates how crucial it is to communicate directly with consumers about the real-life impacts of proposed policies,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading NAR Takes Credit for Defeating Chicago’s ‘Mansion Tax’ Referendum
The City with the Greatest Debt Delinquency Problem Is…
Seattle was determined to be the city with the lowest level of debt delinquency. Continue Reading The City with the Greatest Debt Delinquency Problem Is…
Angela Sahi Named President and COO at Morguard Corporation
Sahi was most recently the company’s executive vice president of residential, office and industrial. Continue Reading Angela Sahi Named President and COO at Morguard Corporation
Will the middle class survive a nationwide housing shortage?
Source: USA Today --- In this current mad dash to find housing, the first 48 hours are proving to be crucial to either make or break a deal, especially for prospective middle-class homebuyers. Just ask Jonathan Sigrist and Krystal Dickison of Charlotte,...
A New Digital Currency System Will be Arriving Shortly
By Dan Harkey Real Estate & Finance Consultant m: 949 533-8315 | e: [email protected] Introduction: Banks began using computer technology to automate manual processing in the mid to late 1940s. Bank credit cards were created in 1950 as a portable payment...
NFTs forced into all facets of life — including real estate
Source: firsttuesday Journal--- Non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the cryptocurrency phenomenon quickly materializing in a real world setting, are becoming harder and harder to ignore. Many industries have hopped on board. What does this mean for the real estate market? The...
‘The scammers are getting quite crafty’: Kentucky man nearly loses $70K in real estate scam
Source: WHAS 11 ABC --- LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Attorney General’s Office in Kentucky reported more than $12.7 million lost to scammers in 2021. Some of those losses were because of real estate scams. A Louisville man told WHAS11 News he was in the process of closing...
How to choose a title company for your real estate closing
Source: The Washington Post --- Most people buy or sell only a few homes during their lifetime, so they’re not likely to have a title company to handle their closing on speed dial. While finding a trustworthy and knowledgeable lender and real estate agent are usually...
Can I buy real estate inside of my IRA?
Source: True Jersey --- Q. I wanted to buy a condo for my son, where he would pay rent that would cover the monthly carrying costs. If I wanted to buy it within an IRA, can I? I’d rather not take a mortgage. — Dad A. That’s a very generous move. It is possible to buy...
Are You Money Laundering?
So, you want to get a new home and you have a new job and you are not sure if you can be approved? It seems to be happening more and more. I continue to hear things like “I just moved and took a filler job until I can find something better….. it is a commission job...
CAN YOU PUT AN OFFER ON A HOUSE THAT’S CONTINGENT?
Source: RIS Media --- Yes! Once you find your dream home and it happens to be marked as contingent, you can still place an offer. Here’s all you should know about contingent sales as a potential home buyer. Contingent meaning Real estate listings go through different...
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...
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