The month in reverse mortgage rates: November 2024

The month in reverse mortgage rates: November 2024

People often disregard reverse mortgages as being too complex. However, I argue they are simply unfamiliar. When explained properly, borrowers can easily understand the concept of a reverse mortgage. However, the loan... Read more »
The next NAR scandal — extravagant executive perks — is here

The next NAR scandal — extravagant executive perks — is here

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has spent much of the past few years having its dirty laundry aired across public domain and in courtrooms. Now a new report is taking aim... Read more »
Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained

Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained

“We’re generations past the federal government building affordable housing because we found that the private sector does a better job at it and can leverage the investment better,” Dworkin said. “Having the... Read more »
Trump’s plan to build houses on federal land, explained

What to expect from the 2025 housing market

Frankly, it feels like the housing market is contracting a bit now in November. After the hurricanes, we got hit with spiking mortgage rates and then the election. We saw a little... Read more »
VantageScore unveils its Mortgage Resource Center

VantageScore unveils its Mortgage Resource Center

In preparation for widespread credit scoring changes, leading credit-score and data analytics company VantageScore has launched a Mortgage Resource Center to support lenders transitioning to the VantageScore 4.0 credit model. The new... Read more »
Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium goes up for sale

Pasadena’s Ambassador Auditorium goes up for sale

The storied Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, which was long considered one of the region’s top classical music venues, is for sale after being owned by a local church for the last two... Read more »
Just Listed | 161 Spyglass Way

Just Listed | 161 Spyglass Way

Celebrate the 𝗕𝗘𝗔𝗨𝗧𝗬 of Home ECHOnomics…MAGICAL IN MONTEREY POINTE3 Beds | 2 Baths Welcome to this meticulously maintained and beautifully updated home tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac, boasting 10-foot ceilings and a... Read more »
Rental Beast To Help Realtor.com Devour Lease Market

Rental Beast To Help Realtor.com Devour Lease Market

Realtor.com selected Rental Beast to power an online rental application, lease processing and applicant experience initiative, making a strong statement about the impact of renters on the current market. Whether it’s refining... Read more »
Cresa Arranges 10-Year Renewal for Nonprofit HOPE Program

Cresa Arranges 10-Year Renewal for Nonprofit HOPE Program

Cresa senior advisors Waite Buckley and Michael Herz arranged a 10-year renewal lease for 7,500 square feet at 1 Smith St., Brooklyn for The HOPE Program, a nonprofit that provides training and job placement... Read more »
Cresa Arranges 10-Year Renewal for Nonprofit HOPE Program

Equity Residential Trades San Diego Apartments to Private Buyer

Colliers arranged the $82.2-million sale of Market Street Village Apartments, a 229-unit community in downtown San Diego’s East Village. Represented by Colliers vice chair Kitty Wallace and senior associate Anna Kampling, the... Read more »