Dallas buyers, start your engines. Three recently listed homes in the $300,000 price range are open for public viewing this weekend. See More…
The director of ‘The Music Man’ pays more attention to the furnishings onstage than to those at home. But that suits him fine.
I’ll bet you’ve seen a Pennsylvania stone farmhouse like this one before. I know I have. I even know where I saw it: in the […]
Key Takeaways: Oil and gas prices are the highest in United States history! Individuals and families are shifting how they think about housing, from suburban versus urban to downsizing or going multigenerational. It’s critical to work with an agent who understands the right fit for you and your family. Record-high oil and gas prices are […more]
4 apps real estate agents in Southeast Asia need to save time and increase productivity The smartphone has become the most valuable item in every property professional’s tool belt. In a field requiring you to be ready to work from anywhere, at any time, the connectivity it provides is invaluable. That being said, having the […more]
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs confirmed the nomination of Sandra Thompson to serve as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, sending her nomination to the full Senate. The vote passed 13 to 11, with all 12 of the committee’s Democrats and one Republican voting in favor of advancing Thompson’s nomination. During the […more]
Anthony Hsieh, founder and CEO of loandepot California-based nonbank lender loanDepot is the target of a new shareholder lawsuit. Investor Tuyet Vu accuses seven top executives and board members, including loanDepot’s founder Anthony Hsieh, of making misleading statements and omitting information in connection with the company’s initial public offering (IPO). LoanDepot debuted in the stock […more]
On Wednesday the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates 0.25%, which has forced me to raise my second recession red flag on this historic economic recovery and expansion. From the Federal Reserve: Indicators of economic activity and employment have continued to strengthen. Job gains have been strong in recent months, and the unemployment rate has declined […more]
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) released its latest mortgage application numbers this morning and the modest movement belies the drama unfolding in the world of mortgage rates. As usual, the MBA does a good job of capturing average rate movement week to week and they correctly identified last week’s big spike to the highest levels […more]