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Long Island Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Larceny Charges
Daniel Boldi is expected to be sentenced to three to nine years in prison and is required to pay $1 million. Continue Reading Long Island Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Larceny Charges
Sen. Elizabeth Warren Asks Biden to Use Executive Orders to Lower Housing Costs
“We strongly encourage you to cement your legacy by addressing one of the most pressing economic issues of our time,” said the progressives. Continue Reading Sen. Elizabeth Warren Asks Biden to Use Executive Orders to Lower Housing Costs
Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
The new rate range is now at 4.75% to 5.0%. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
Sanjay Patel is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12. Continue Reading Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
Tiffany Wright Named CEO at Global Real Estate Advisors
Wright comes to GREA from HFO Investment Real Estate, where she was chief operations officer. Continue Reading Tiffany Wright Named CEO at Global Real Estate Advisors
Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
Last month, the share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance declined 1 basis point to 0.11%. Continue Reading Share of Mortgages in Forbearance at 0.22%
40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Redfin determined the median age of first-time U.S. homebuyers last year was 35. Continue Reading 40% of New Mortgages Went to Buyers Under 35
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.02%, down from last week when it averaged 7.09%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down Slightly, Though Still Elevated
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage applications for new home purchases in April increased 22.1% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Slightly
Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Cardone cited homebuyer costs to dilute the impact of the Biden plan. Continue Reading Grant Cardone on Biden’s Homebuyer Tax Credit Plan: ‘Is Joe Dumb?’
Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
The program features a 1% down payment and 2% grant down payment assistance. Continue Reading Vision Mortgage Group Debuts Loan Program for First-Time Buyers
Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
The settlement includes $65,000 compensation to the complainants. Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Settles HUD Charges of Discrimination Against Native Americans
Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
86% of second-home mortgages were issued last year to high-income buyers. Continue Reading Mortgage Originations for Vacation Homes Down 40% in 2023
FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
The program offers $25,000 grants to be used for down payment, closing costs or principal reduction assistance. Continue Reading FHLBank Cincinnati in New Endeavor Helping First-time Homebuyers
Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.09% as of May 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Down for First Time in Five Weeks
