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HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina

by Phil Hall | Nov 1, 2024

The new funding will be used to support the reconstruction of damaged homes, businesses, and infrastructure. Continue Reading HUD Provides $1.7 Million in Hurricane Aid to Asheville, North Carolina

Mortgage Industry Executive Frank Pallotta Weighs Run for New Jersey Legislative Seat

by Phil Hall | Oct 31, 2024

Pallotta previously ran for New Jersey’s 5th Congressional District in 2020 and 2022. Continue Reading Mortgage Industry Executive Frank Pallotta Weighs Run for New Jersey Legislative Seat

New California Lawsuit Challenges Residential Development Fees

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

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

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

Leisure Acres encompasses 135 RV sites and one cabin. Continue Reading Forrest Street Partners Acquires RV Resort in Suburban Atlanta

Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene

by Phil Hall | Oct 2, 2024

Airbnb.org focuses on connecting people with free, temporary housing in times of crisis. Continue Reading Airbnb Offers Free Temporary Housing for People Displaced by Hurricane Helene

Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down

by Phil Hall | Oct 9, 2024

The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index dipped by a scant 0.1% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down

Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages

by Phil Hall | Oct 4, 2024

Franklin Credit will make a monetary payment of $300,000 to the state Continue Reading Massachusetts in Settlement with Franklin Credit Over Zombie Second Mortgages

Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.12% as of Oct. 3, up from last week when it averaged 6.08%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Record Uptick

Market Spotlight: Four New Regional Programs for Borrowers

by Phil Hall | Oct 3, 2024

A quartet of new regionally focused programs for current and prospective homeowners have been announced this week. Westerly, Rhode Island-based Washington Trust has expanded its RI Community Lending Program with the addition of I Luv RI Home Improvement Loans as home...