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Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Epique Realty Expands into New Mexico and Utah
The company has hired William Lambert as the state broker for both markets. Continue Reading Epique Realty Expands into New Mexico and Utah
Netflix Cancels Mauricio Umansky’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ After 2 Seasons
Umansky is already involved in his latest endeavor as the co-founder of the American Real Estate Association. Continue Reading Netflix Cancels Mauricio Umansky’s ‘Buying Beverly Hills’ After 2 Seasons
NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright Named Permanent Chief Executive
Her appointment makes history as the organization’s first woman and first Black chief executive. Continue Reading NAR Interim CEO Nykia Wright Named Permanent Chief Executive
UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges
“With this resolution, UBS will pay for its conduct related to its underwriting and issuance of residential mortgage-backed securities,” said U.S. Attorney Breaon Peace. Continue Reading UBS in $1.4 Billion Settlement Over RMBS Fraud Charges
Wells Fargo Launches Down Payment Grant Program
The grants are being allocated under the company’s Special Purpose Credit Program. Continue Reading Wells Fargo Launches Down Payment Grant Program
Declines Recorded in Foreclosure Activity and Mortgage Delinquencies
“Despite low delinquency rates, there are early signs of possible consumer credit stress,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Declines Recorded in Foreclosure Activity and Mortgage Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.96% as of Aug. 10, up from last week when it averaged 6.90%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Rise For Third Straight Week
MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
The Refinance Index fell by 4% from the previous week and was 37% lower than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Application Volume Down 3.1%
Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
“Modern building codes provide stability when weather-related disasters occur,” said CoreLogic’s Tanya Havlicek. Continue Reading Lower Mortgage Delinquency Rates on Hurricane-Impacted Homes with Modern Building Codes
Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
MBA’s Joel Kan said the decline came as “lenders pulled back on underutilized loan programs and as liquidity concerns remain for some jumbo lenders.” Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability at 10-Year Low
Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
The second quarter’s percentage was the largest since the first quarter of 2021. Continue Reading Q2 Market Share of FHA Loans at 14%
Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
Pending home sales were down 14.4% year-over-year, with declines in all but two of the metros tracked by Redfin. Continue Reading Average Homebuyer’s Monthly Mortgage Payment Up 19% From Last Year
Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark
Freddie Mac’s Sam Khater attributed the rising rates to “upbeat economic data and the U.S. government credit rating downgrade.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Closer to the 7% Mark














