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3D Home Printing Exec Joins Habitat for Humanity Board
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island has asked 26-year-old Kristen Henry to sit on its Board of Directors. Continue Reading 3D Home Printing Exec Joins Habitat for Humanity Board
Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
The lawsuit also alleges Goldman Sachs, the financial advisor on the transaction, failed to acknowledge its conflict of interest in the deal. Continue Reading Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
Fathom Holdings Acquires Arizona Brokerage
My Home Group brings over 2,200 agents and completes approximately 12,000 transactions annually. Continue Reading Fathom Holdings Acquires Arizona Brokerage
Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder and First Chief Executive of The Home Depot, Dies at 95
Forbes magazine estimated Marcus’ net worth at $11 billion. Continue Reading Bernard Marcus, Co-Founder and First Chief Executive of The Home Depot, Dies at 95
Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
4Wyoming’s outreach has included the creation of a website, billboard and online advertising. Continue Reading Wyoming Realtors’ PAC Spends Nearly $550,000 on Ballot Amendment
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
New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
“The American dream of homeownership is not a reality for many young people,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Would Recognize Cryptocurrency as Mortgage Collateral
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
The senators also expressed displeasure over Pulte’s conflict of interest in this directive. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers in Questioning Pulte’s Cryptocurrency Directive to GSEs
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