The pace of mortgage-backed securities (MBS) issuance in the nonagency market slowed considerably in July and August as rising interest rates and Federal Reserve MBS-purchase policy have combined to dampen the momentum exhibited in the private-label space in 2021 and over the first half of this year. In July and August of this year, there was a […more]
Happy anniversary to the 30th Annual Waldo Fall Festival!! It’ s happening this Saturday, September 17, starting at 10am and running until 8pm. There will be many vendor booths, a few food trucks, plenty of live music and activities for the kids. The weather forecast looks perfect! The festival is located at Gregory and Wornall […more]
The “wonderful mid-century home” at 3555 Pacific Avenue, which is “located right on the Presidio Wall in a gorgeous garden setting” and currently measures close to 4,000 square feet, with four bedrooms, a remodeled interior and a 600-square-foot, two-car garage, hit the market listed for $7.5 million in May of 2020 and sold to a […more]
As a financial technologist specializing in mortgage since long before “fintech” was a thing, I appreciate how tough market cycles force us to focus. For some individuals and companies, this is your first mortgage down cycle. For others, it’s just a new chapter in your journey. But one thing is certain for all of us: […more]
“Gilmore Girls” star Lauren Graham has reportedly picked up a new place in Los Feliz after selling her longtime home. She shelled out $2.7 million.
At Jacob Riis Houses in Manhattan’s Alphabet City neighborhood Friday, City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams unveiled a new report documenting longstanding issues with New York City Housing Authority developments across the five boroughs and a list of recommendations for how to improve the city’s beleaguered public housing stock. Williams named the… Read More > The […more]
All renderings courtesy of Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Construction officially kicked off on Thursday on John F. Kennedy International Airport’s new 2.4 million-square-foot terminal, set to be the largest at the Queens airport. In December, Gov. Kathy Hochul first unveiled plans for the state-of-the-art Terminal One, which is estimated to cost $9.5 billion, up […more]
When you’re preparing to list your home for sale, there are a few simple steps you can take to make it as appealing as possible to potential buyers. First, you should clean your home thoroughly and take professional photographs. Second, remove any extra furniture or personal touches. This will help potential buyers imagine themselves living […more]
An influential banking trade group this week argued that the Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA) should not permit nonbank lenders and real estate investment trusts to become members of the $1 trillion Federal Home Loan Bank system. In a statement issued Tuesday, Rebecca Romero Rainey, president of the Independent Community Bankers of America, said the […more]
All photos courtesy of Nina Poon/MW Studio for the Corcoran Group Famed director Baz Luhrmann’s Gramercy Park townhouse could be yours to rent for $75,000/month. Located at 243 East 17th Street, the six-bedroom home spans five stories and overlooks Stuyvesant Square Park. The extravagant townhouse is also available for purchase. Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin […more]