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Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
Christine Chandler and Owen Lee were sworn in as chairperson-elect and vice chairperson, respectively. Continue Reading Laura Escobar Sworn In as MBA’s 2025 Chairperson
HUD Partners with North Carolina Law School on Fair Housing Workforce Training
North Carolina Central University is a public historically Black university based in Durham. Continue Reading HUD Partners with North Carolina Law School on Fair Housing Workforce Training
Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Harold Doyle was a tax preparer for the identity theft victim. Continue Reading Four Charged in Houston Real Estate Fraud Scheme
New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees
Californians for Homeownership is a nonprofit organization sponsored by the California Association of Realtors. Continue Reading New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees
Forrest Street Partners Acquires RV Resort in Suburban Atlanta
Leisure Acres encompasses 135 RV sites and one cabin. Continue Reading Forrest Street Partners Acquires RV Resort in Suburban Atlanta
Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
Homebuyers are eligible if they are purchasing a single-family home and have income equal to or less than 80% of their area median income. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program to Lower Home Loan Payments
Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Redfin said monthly payments dipped 0.1% dip from one year ago. Continue Reading Monthly Mortgage Payments Record First Annual Decline in 4 Years
Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.46% as of Aug. 22. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Small Dip
GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
The updated standards will be implemented through a 24-month phased-in approach, with a fully effective date of Sept. 30, 2026. Continue Reading GSEs Update Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements
Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Mortgage rates are not forecast to go below 6% until the end of 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Home Sales to Stay Weak Deep Into 2025
Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
The total share of loans now in forbearance increased to 0.27% as of July 31 Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops, Forbearance Levels Rise
Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.49% as of Aug. 15, up from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Slight Uptick
Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
The Refinance Index increased by a vibrant 35% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up Nearly 17%
Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
MBA’s Joel Kan attributed the rise to “increased conventional loan offerings such as ARMs and cash-out refinance loans.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 9-Month High
Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
An overview of how Zillow is utilizing artificial intelligence. Continue Reading Tech Trends: How Zillow is Using Artificial Intelligence
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