Monthly Archives: July 2022

Melissa McCarthy Reveals a Design Move You’ll Adore That Costs $0

Jul 15, 2022 |

Melissa McCarthy and Jenna Perusich, the hosts of “The Great Giveback,” give a deserving mother of seven a gorgeous home makeover.

Nick Bailey to speak at HW Annual 2022 Oct. 3-5

Jul 15, 2022 |

In today’s fast-paced real estate market, results and creative problem solving are the name of the game, which are two keys areas that Nick Bailey, president and CEO of RE/MAX, is more than skilled at. This is why HousingWire is honored to include Bailey in the list of speakers for HW Annual 2022.  Attendees can […more]

HW+ Member Spotlight: Brian Gubernick

Jul 15, 2022 |

This week’s HW+ member spotlight features Brian Gubernick, chief real estate officer at Homeward. He has more than 15 years of industry experience, holding multiple positions in the industry including being an investor, team owner/leader, brokerage operating partner, coach and trainer and corporate executive. Below, Gubernick answers questions about the housing industry: HousingWire: What is your current favorite HW+ […more]

MSR market picks up in Q3 where Q2 left off: Hot

Jul 15, 2022 |

Four new mortgage-servicing rights (MSR) offerings for agency loan portfolios valued at some $3.7 billion hit the market as the third quarter of the year kicked off. Alexandria, Virginia-based advisory and brokerage firm Prestwick Mortgage Group, along with its strategic partner, San Diego-based Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT), recently released bid documents for two separate MSR offerings involving loan […more]

Ebby Frisco Food, Wine + Spirits Fest Benefits Operation Once in a Lifetime

Jul 15, 2022 |

Ebby’s Frisco Office invites you to its 2nd-annual Food, Wine + Spirits Fest at Frisco Hall on Thursday, August 25, 2022. One-hundred percent of the proceeds from the event will benefit Operation Once in a Lifetime.  “One of the founding principles of the Ebby Halliday Companies is service to the community,” says President and CEO […more]

NYPL’s historic Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village reopens after $10M overhaul

Jul 15, 2022 |

All images courtesy of The New York Public Library The New York Public Library on Thursday reopened its Jefferson Market branch in Greenwich Village following a three-year renovation of the historic building. The $10 million project included installing much-needed accessibility features, renovating public and staff spaces, reconstructing ADA-compliant bathrooms, and improving electronic services for the communities tech needs. The branch’s upgrade is […more]

NYC Open Houses July 16 and 17

Jul 15, 2022 |

Looking to buy a home in New York City? We’ve got you covered! Here are our five favorite NYC open houses for July 16 and July 17. This roundup of Manhattan and Brooklyn homes offers options across various budgets and unit sizes. If you want to see more apartments listed for sale in NYC, be […more]

Wells Fargo: Our mortgage business will “naturally” decline

Jul 15, 2022 |

Wells Fargo‘s second-quarter earnings reflect the broader challenges mortgage lenders face in such a turbulent market – in just six months, a rapid rise in mortgage rates has eroded consumer demand, shocked capital markets and forced mass industry layoffs. And those fundamental challenges are not going away anytime soon. The third-biggest U.S. mortgage lender by volume […more]

Canada home prices slide most since at least 2005 on rate shock

Jul 15, 2022 |

Canadian home prices saw their biggest monthly decline in at least 17 years as the impact of higher interest rates began to spread across the country. The benchmark price of a home fell 1.9% in June versus the previous month, according to data released Friday by the Canadian Real Estate Association. That’s the third straight […more]

NYC increases ferry fare, but offers discounted rides for low-income New Yorkers

Jul 15, 2022 |

Image courtesy of NYC Ferry New York City’s ferry system will soon be cheaper to ride for some New Yorkers, but more expensive for less frequent riders. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday revealed phase one of the city’s new “NYC Ferry Forward” plan—a new fare system aimed at making the ferry more equitable and reducing the system’s huge public subsidy. Beginning on […more]