FHFA Names New Congressional Affairs Director and Chief Economist
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) recently announced two new hires: Laura Thrift as director of the Office of Congressional...
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Manhattan’s Once-Prized Walkable Areas Miss Out on Housing Boom
(TNS)—Affluent New Yorkers used to pay a premium to live in a walkable area of the city, such as Manhattan....
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Partners With Additional REALTOR® Associations
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance (The Alliance) has signed separate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with the California Association of REALTORS® ...
The Institute: August 2021 Luxury Market Report
The Institute's Luxury Market Report is your guide to an analysis on the trends and comparative data on the top-residential markets throughout...
ERA® Expands in Texas With Brawn Sterling Real Estate Affiliation
ERA® Real Estate recently announced that Brawn Sterling Real Estate, based in Midlothian, Texas, has affiliated with the ERA® brand....
RE/MAX CEO Reveals New Leadership Book
Adam Contos, CEO of RE/MAX, LLC, recently announced the release of his new leadership book, "Start with a Win: Tools and...
”Tug-of-War’ Between Rising COVID Rates and Economic Recovery Leads to Flat Mortgage Rates
Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (PMMS®) reports that the 30-year-fixed mortgage rates (FRM) averaged 2.87% in August. Mortgage...
Q2 Economic Growth Exceeded Expectations
According to the latest reports, between April and June, the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized and...
Small New Listing Uptick Amid Start-of-School Season, but Overall Improvements in Inventory
Overall, U.S. housing inventory improved during the week ending Aug. 21, despite back-to-school season, which slowed down new listings as...
MBA Releases Statement on The Markup’s ‘Flawed Analysis’ of Mortgage Lending
The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) recently released the following statement regarding The Markup's flawed analysis of mortgage lending: "The issue...
Safe at Home: Holiday Tips That Keep Risks and Hazards to a Minimum
Getting back in touch through emails or notes can provide a subtle reminder that you want to stay connected, as well as providing useful information. Instead of sending a generic Happy Holidays card, why not add helpful holiday safety tips? Read more.
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