Economic Growth Rebounds While Consumers Face Financial Pressures
Construction and real estate activity saw a modest overall increase, particularly driven by notable growth in data center development across several districts.
Top Cities for First-Time Homebuyers: Best and Worst Choices
Explore the challenges first-time homebuyers face in California's cities, revealing significant insights for private lenders in today's competitive market.
Indiana Sees Surge in Home Sales and Listings in Early Year
Indiana's real estate market is experiencing significant growth, with a 5% increase in median sale prices year-to-date and June's rates reaching an all-time high.
Mortgage Rates Increase, Yet Easing Inflation May Offer Some Relief
June's Consumer Price Index data indicates cooling inflation, easing concerns over rising mortgage rates. Private lenders may find renewed market stability.
Cody Barbo of Trust & Will discusses how financial stress impacts estate planning.
Homeowners face financial anxiety, prompting interest in estate planning and reverse mortgages as viable options for accessing home equity and securing futures.
Plaintiffs Challenge Veterans United’s Motion to Dismiss RESPA Class Action
Fifteen plaintiffs claim Veterans United Home Loans engaged in an illegal kickback scheme, allegedly steering borrowers into higher-cost VA loans.
Housing Organizations Request Pulte to Postpone New Condo Financing Rules
Housing groups urge the FHFA to ensure new policy changes enhance building safety while maintaining affordable homeownership access. Read more here.
Highlights and Challenges in Real Estate for the Week of July 6-10
University seeks to evict an elderly homeowner, a surge of young buyers enters the market, and significant developments at the 9/11 site. Stay informed.
Toll Brothers Introduces New Community Near Sacramento
Discover an emerging Sacramento-area community by Toll Brothers, featuring spacious homes priced from the mid-$900,000s, ideal for discerning private lenders.
Compass, MRED, and Zillow Exchange Briefs in Chicagoland MLS Lawsuit
Legal filings follow a hearing on Zillow's motion for an injunction to prevent MRED from limiting its listing data feeds, impacting real estate dynamics.