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Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
The median age is projected to increase by 2.5 years over the decade (32.7 to 35.2). Continue Reading Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
The new locale follows the company’s Sunshine State offices in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
John H. Welford III was also ordered to pay $730,326.43 in restitution for falsification of bankruptcy records. Continue Reading West Virginia Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Bankruptcy Fraud
Sacramento Suburb in Settlement Over Affordable Housing Construction
The city government of Elk Grove said it was “a leader in the development of affordable housing in the region.” Continue Reading Sacramento Suburb in Settlement Over Affordable Housing Construction
RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
“This ordinance will do nothing to make housing more affordable in the city,” said the company. Continue Reading RealPage Reconfigures Products After San Francisco Prohibits Rent-Setting Software Usage
Mortgage Application Volume Up Nearly 10%
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index increased 19% from the previous week and was 30% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Up Nearly 10%
Guaranteed Rate Debuts RateReduce Sell Program
Chicago-headquartered Guaranteed Rate has enhanced its RateReduce offering to include RateReduce Sell, a program designed to help real estate agents facing a challenging home sales market. According to the company, RateReduce Sell provides real estate agents the...
Two Men Sentenced for $50 Million Connecticut Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Jacob Deutsch has a prior criminal history with a wire fraud conviction stemming from an insurance fraud scheme. Continue Reading Two Men Sentenced for $50 Million Connecticut Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
“Ongoing industry consolidation is resulting in more loan programs being removed from the marketplace,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Down in December to 11-Year Low
Are More Consumers Becoming Optimistic About Homebuying?
Fannie Mae’s Mark Palim pointed to “a survey-high share of consumers anticipating mortgage rate declines over the next year.” Continue Reading Are More Consumers Becoming Optimistic About Homebuying?
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.62% as of Jan. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Hold Steady
Homebuyers’ Monthly Payments at Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
Redfin’s Homebuyer Demand Index spiked by 10% from one month ago to its highest level since August. Continue Reading Homebuyers’ Monthly Payments at Lowest Level in Nearly a Year
Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
The holiday adjusted Refinance Index decreased 18% from two weeks ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Ended 2023 in Decline
New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Longbridge Financial was praised as “Best for Low Interest Rates.” Continue Reading New Study Ranks the Best Reverse Mortgage Companies
Mortgage Rates End 2023 in a Downward Spiral
“The rapid descent of mortgage rates over the last two months stabilized a bit this week, but rates continue to trend down,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates End 2023 in a Downward Spiral
