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The Siegel Group Sells 20 Acres of Las Vegas Land to KB Home for $19 Million
The sale includes approximately 20 acres of a larger 27-acre assemblage along Boulder Highway near US Route 95. Continue Reading The Siegel Group Sells 20 Acres of Las Vegas Land to KB Home for $19 Million
Fairway Mortgage Corp. Settles Redlining Charges, Accusing Feds of Politically Motivated Probe
The company will pay a $1.9 million civil penalty to the CFPB’s victims relief fund. Continue Reading Fairway Mortgage Corp. Settles Redlining Charges, Accusing Feds of Politically Motivated Probe
Fathom Realty Announces Settlement of Commission Lawsuits
Fathom Realty, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fathom Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: FTHM), announced that it has reached a nationwide settlement related to claims asserted in Burnett v. The National Association of Realtors., et al. As part of the settlement, Fathom Realty will...
Terrie L. Suit Retires as CEO of Virginia Realtors
Virginia Realtors named Martin K. Johnson as its interim CEO. Continue Reading Terrie L. Suit Retires as CEO of Virginia Realtors
NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
NAR said the messaging was not originating from its office, but instead were coming from DomainNetworks.com. Continue Reading NAR Warns Members Against Fake Web Domain Email Offers
ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
The portion of mortgaged homes that were seriously underwater inched up to 2.7%. Continue Reading ATTOM: Fewer Residences Were Equity Rich During Q1
Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Redfin reported the median sale price reached $384,721, up 4.5% for a new record high. Continue Reading Median Monthly Housing Costs at New Record High
Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 12.9% from 12.7% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 2.6%
Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
Redfin noted today’s median-home sale price is about $420,000, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Lower-Income Borrowers Account for One in Five New Mortgages
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
The extension will assist homeowners impacted by the August 2023 wildfires. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratorium to Wildfire Victims in Maui
Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.22% as of May 2. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Soar for Fifth Consecutive Week
Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
The Refinance Index was down by 3% from the previous week and was down 1% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Slumps Again
Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
“This senseless nationwide codes mandate will significantly raise housing costs,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builders Angry Over Biden’s Energy Standards Changes
Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
The refinancing share of total originations (by dollar volume) decreased to 11% in 2023 from 20% in 2022. Continue Reading Production Losses Widen for Independent Mortgage Banks
Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.17% as of April 25. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise
