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Katie Johnson Resigns as NAR’s Chief Legal Officer
The daughter of two realtors, Johnson joined NAR in October 2007 as an associate counsel. Continue Reading Katie Johnson Resigns as NAR’s Chief Legal Officer
Kaas Wilson Architects, a Multifamily Housing Architecture Firm, Opens Phoenix Office
Kaas Wilson is licensed in 36 states and is currently designing projects and communities in 18 states. Continue Reading Kaas Wilson Architects, a Multifamily Housing Architecture Firm, Opens Phoenix Office
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
Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
Ronald Reagan once said, “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the Government, and I’m here to help.” Continue Reading Keep Government Out of Real Estate with Market-Driven Solutions: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
“Just when did the $2,000 monthly mortgage payment become the norm?” said Black Knight Vice President of Enterprise Research Andy Walden. Continue Reading The New Normal: Monthly Mortgage Payments of $2,000+ a Month
Redwood Trust Announces Launch of Home Equity Investment Platform
“Redwood has a history of bringing innovative solutions to the non-Agency housing market and we are thrilled to begin directly offering HEI,” said Christopher Abate, CEO of Redwood. Continue Reading Redwood Trust Announces Launch of Home Equity Investment Platform
Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
“Both purchase and refinance applications fell, with the purchase index hitting a 28-year low,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Ouch! Mortgage Application Activity Sinks to 27-Year Low
Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
“The national mortgage delinquency rate remained at a historic low in June,” said Molly Boesel, principal economist for CoreLogic. Continue Reading Today’s Housing Market: More Mortgages, Higher Prices, Fewer Delinquencies
Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
“Recent volatility makes it difficult to forecast where rates will go next,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop, But Still Above 7%
Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
The company will provide excess of loss reinsurance on selected Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae mortgages. Continue Reading Core Specialty Insurance Holdings Enters the Mortgage Reinsurance Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 30.1% of total applications from 29.5% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up for First Time in Five Weeks
Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
Integro Bank is a single-branch community bank with $42.6 million in assets. Continue Reading Integro Bank, a Phoenix-Based Community Bank, Creates a Mortgage Division
MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
The Foundation first partnered with Children’s National Medical System in Washington, D.C., in 2012. Continue Reading MBA Open Doors Foundation Reports Helping More Than 15,000 Families Since 2012
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
Mark Olson, co-chairman of the board of Corporate Risk Advisors, said, “Anything with a discreet income stream can be privatized.” Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: A Future That Could Have Been
