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Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
“Now is not the time for the Administration to ease lending standards,” said the editors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Slams Trump-Pulte Housing Policies
Ohio’s Governor and Attorney General Pursue Rival Property Tax Reform Initiatives
“Ohioans are as angry as I’ve ever seen them – and rightly so,” Attorney General Dave Yost said. Continue Reading Ohio’s Governor and Attorney General Pursue Rival Property Tax Reform Initiatives
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Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
The survey found 51% of sellers would work with agents who refuse to provide references. Continue Reading Survey: 44% of Sellers Would Work with Agent That Has a Violent Criminal Record
Fannie Mae: Homeownership Optimism is Rising
However, on a year-over-year measurement, the full index is down 1.7 points. Continue Reading Fannie Mae: Homeownership Optimism is Rising
ALTA: $21B in Title Insurance Premiums During 2022
The top companies by market share in 2022 were First American Title Insurance Co., Old Republic Title Insurance Co. and Fidelity National Title Insurance Co. Continue Reading ALTA: $21B in Title Insurance Premiums During 2022
Clayton to Build Manufactured Homes That Meet DOE Energy Efficiency Standards
“We are driven to make energy efficient homes an attainable option for home buyers across the country,” said CEO Kevin Clayton. Continue Reading Clayton to Build Manufactured Homes That Meet DOE Energy Efficiency Standards
FHLBank Atlanta Adds $7.2M to Homeownership Program
The funds are available on a transaction by transaction, first-come, first-served basis. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Adds $7.2M to Homeownership Program
Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
The company said it would also “streamline its commercial lending business in New York City.” Continue Reading Republic First Exits the Mortgage Origination Business
Market Snapshot: Florida Home Buyers Are Paying for Overvalued Properties
Closed sales of existing single-family homes in March were down 15% year-over-year. Continue Reading Market Snapshot: Florida Home Buyers Are Paying for Overvalued Properties
Nearly Half of Homes Sold Within Two Weeks of Being Listed
New listings in April were down 23% year-over-year, the second biggest decline since the start of the pandemic. Continue Reading Nearly Half of Homes Sold Within Two Weeks of Being Listed
Simon Property Group Puts New Focus on Residential and Hotel Development
Chairman, President and CEO David Simon declared this was “probably a five-year build process” that is expected to begin later this year. Continue Reading Simon Property Group Puts New Focus on Residential and Hotel Development
Better Debuts Digital HELOC Product Line
The company said closings occur in as little as three days from an application. Continue Reading Better Debuts Digital HELOC Product Line
Guest Opinion: Recruiting to Reality
I recently spoke to the wife of a friend who had been planning a career change into residential real estate but was now having second thoughts. Sound familiar? “Is this a bad time to give up my job and take the plunge?” she asked. “Good question!” I said,...
