CBRE Closes Sale of Apartments Along Wilshire’s “Golden Mile”

CBRE Closes Sale of Apartments Along Wilshire’s “Golden Mile”

CBRE and Carolwood Estates brokered the sale of Utama Royale, a luxury 18-unit multifamily building located at 10351 Wilshire Blvd. between Beverly Hills and Westwood. The property along Wilshire Boulevard’s “Golden Mile” was... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Fannie Mae announced on Thursday the appointment of Peter Akwaboah as executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective May 20, 2024. Akwaboah, who is currently serving as COO... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Nick Bailey out, Amy Lessinger in at RE/MAX

Nick Bailey is leaving RE/MAX. The firm announced the departure of its CEO and president on Thursday, along with its Q4 2023 and full year earnings. No reason was given for the... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Title earnings marred by slow market, cybersecurity incidents

Despite slower housing market conditions, Big Four title firms Stewart, First American and Fidelity National Financial all managed to earn profits in 2023. Stewart, which reported its earnings earlier in February, posted... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Mortgage delinquency decline reflects ‘continued resiliency’ of borrowers

Delinquencies improved in January, highlighting the resiliency of U.S. mortgage holders. The national delinquency rate fell to 3.38% in January, down from 3.57% in December, according to the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) First... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Median home prices, new listings move higher in Florida

The housing market in the state of Florida saw higher median home prices, more real estate listings and a higher number of active listings during the month of January, according to data... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Mortgage rates keep surging after strong inflation reading

Mortgage rates continued their ascension toward 7% this week, raising doubts about the approaching spring homebuying season.  The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.90% as of Feb. 22, an increase from last week’s... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

V.A. is still “moving forward” with servicing purchase program

The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs is still moving forward with its servicing purchase program, despite a hearing in the U.S. House Committee on Veterans Affairs last week raising uncertainties about its... Read more »
Fannie Mae appoints Peter Akwaboah as COO

Jeff Nelson returns to Guaranteed Rate after a two-year absence 

Guaranteed Rate has reappointed Jeff Nelson to the position of Southeast divisional manager, the company announced on Tuesday. In his new role, Nelson will oversee sales operations and partnerships. He will also... Read more »
Opinion: Airbnb drives up L.A. housing prices. Here’s how we can push back

Opinion: Airbnb drives up L.A. housing prices. Here’s how we can push back

Airbnb is back in the headlines in Los Angeles: Thousands of short-term rental hosts are breaking the law, and the city isn’t taking the problem seriously enough. If this sounds like a... Read more »