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The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Alissa Akins is seeking back pay, punitive damages and attorney’s fees. Continue Reading The Appraisal Institute Faces Whistleblower Lawsuit Over Alleged Fraud in Exam Results
Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President
She is broker/owner at Century 21 TK Realty in Addison, Illinois Continue Reading Oralia Herrera Installed as NAHREP’s 2025 National President
California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
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
Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
In March, Chicago voters rejected a referendum on the so-called “mansion tax.” Continue Reading Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
Q3 Multifamily Property Developer Sentiment is Mixed
“We expect multifamily construction to remain weak for another year,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Q3 Multifamily Property Developer Sentiment is Mixed
Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
The delinquency rate was down 11 basis points from the first quarter and down 4 basis points from the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Q2 Mortgage Delinquency Rate Down Slightly
Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 24,302 properties last month, up 12% from June and up 11% from July 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up 13% Year-Over-Year
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
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
“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
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
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,...
Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
The Refinance Index took a 5% week-over-week rise and was 18 percent higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 3.1%
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
On a year-over-year measurement, there was a 140% spike in the dollar volume of loans for office properties. Continue Reading Q2 Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Originations Up 66% from Last Year
Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants dropped to $2,172 from $2,211 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Dip, Homebuyer Affordability Up Slightly
