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Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President

by Phil Hall | Mar 27, 2025

She is broker/owner at Century 21 TK Realty in Addison, Illinois Continue Reading Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President

NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access

by Phil Hall | Feb 21, 2025

NAR threatened to revoke the Arizona group’s charter. Continue Reading NAR Announces Resolution with Phoenix Realtors Over MLS Access

New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike

by Phil Hall | Nov 12, 2024

Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said Johnson was willing to back “number of” revenue options in lieu of increasing property taxes. Continue Reading New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike

Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex

by Phil Hall | Nov 12, 2024

Wallace previously served as CEO of Haven Servicing. Continue Reading Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex

California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team

by Phil Hall | Nov 11, 2024

Already on the team is Phil Hawkins, who joined CAR as CEO and state secretary in September. Continue Reading California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team

Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

by Phil Hall | Aug 13, 2025

The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity

Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2

Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April

by Phil Hall | Aug 7, 2025

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...

Freddie Mac Expands CHOICEHome Mortgage Program to Single-Section Manufactured Homes

by Phil Hall | Aug 6, 2025

Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the expansion of its CHOICEHome conventional financing options to include modern single-section manufactured homes. Previously, Freddie Mac provided multi-section factory-built homes with a 3% down payment option. As of today,...