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Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
The trade organizations said Turner “understands the value of strengthening public-private partnerships.” Continue Reading Housing and Real Estate Trade Groups Back Scott Turner as Next HUD Secretary
Eric W. Price Named President and CEO at NHP Foundation
Price previously served as deputy mayor for planning and economic development in Washington, DC. Continue Reading Eric W. Price Named President and CEO at NHP Foundation
Family of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Warns Against Fake Online Fundraisers
The only legitimate fundraiser is on the MealTrain.com platform. Continue Reading Family of Missing Texas Real Estate Agent Warns Against Fake Online Fundraisers
Sharena Ali Named CEO at Cinch Home Services
Ali previously served as president at Connect, powered by American Family Insurance. Continue Reading Sharena Ali Named CEO at Cinch Home Services
Report: Chicago Mayor Johnson to Propose Property Tax Hike to Fix Budget Gap
The depth and scope of the potential tax increase was not disclosed. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Mayor Johnson to Propose Property Tax Hike to Fix Budget Gap
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
“In partnership with brokers, APB Wholesale is going to open new doors to homeownership for Americans nationwide,” said CEO Dominik Mjartan. Continue Reading American Pride Bank Launches Third-Party Origination Mortgage
The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Vermont was the only state with an increase above 2%. Continue Reading The State with the Greatest Increase in Mortgage Debt Is…
Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.76% as of May 1, down from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue Their Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index was down by 4% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index fell 3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Weak
Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of April 24. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Mild Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Stumbles by 12.7%
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index decreased 7% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Stumbles by 12.7%
Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options
To address affordability issues due to higher rates, some lenders are advancing creative financing offers to their borrowers and the real estate agents who serve them. Continue Reading Lenders Offering Creative Financing Options















