Relevant Group Sells Morrison Hotel Site at a Loss to AHF

Relevant Group Sells Morrison Hotel Site at a Loss to AHF

Relevant Group has sold the Morrison Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles — named after appearing on The Doors’ album cover of the same title — to AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Real Deal... Read more »
Fintech Upright launches DSCR rental loan

Fintech Upright launches DSCR rental loan

Cleveland, Ohio-based fintech Upright has launched a debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) rental loan to investors, the company announced on Monday.  DSCR rental loans are non-qualifying mortgages (non-QMs) used by real estate investors to... Read more »
Marcus & Millichap and Archer Partner in Proptech deal

Marcus & Millichap and Archer Partner in Proptech deal

Marcus & Millichap, a Calabasas-based commercial brokerage firm, has announced a partnership with San Francisco-based technology company Archer to advance its presence in the proptech sector. The two companies have not disclosed... Read more »
Lease with an Option to Buy: A Comprehensive Guide

Lease with an Option to Buy: A Comprehensive Guide

A lease with an option to buy, also known as a lease-purchase agreement or rent-to-own agreement, is a contract that provides a unique opportunity for a renter to potentially purchase the property... Read more »
6% mortgage rates are back (for select borrowers)

6% mortgage rates are back (for select borrowers)

“We see a little bit of pickup but not like you normally would because of seasonality,” Overfelt added. If rates continue to drop, some LOs expect a small ‘bump’ in cash-out refis... Read more »
Median Price for an OC Home Hits Record of Nearly .1M

Median Price for an OC Home Hits Record of Nearly $1.1M

Home buyers in Orange County now must pay a record $1.085 million for a typical house. The cost of a median-priced OC home jumped 14 percent on an annual basis in October... Read more »
FHA Mortgage Rates by Credit Score: 620, 700, 580, 640

FHA Mortgage Rates by Credit Score: 620, 700, 580, 640

FHA mortgage rates are typically higher than conventional mortgage rates, but they can be a good option for borrowers with lower credit scores or smaller down payments. The minimum credit score for... Read more »
Wells Fargo, other mortgage lenders under scrutiny for pricing exceptions: CNBC

Wells Fargo, other mortgage lenders under scrutiny for pricing exceptions: CNBC

Wells Fargo, once the largest mortgage lender in America, was accused of discrimination through the common industry practice of offering mortgage loan discounts to select borrowers, CNBC reported. The bank received Matter... Read more »
Investors Shy Away From LA Apartment Market in Doldrums

Investors Shy Away From LA Apartment Market in Doldrums

L.A.’s apartment market is nearly on the rocks. That’s the conclusion of Yardi Matrix, whose new report says sluggish rent growth, diminishing  demand and a return to lower but historically average construction... Read more »
El Paso Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

El Paso Housing Market: Prices, Trends, Forecast 2023

El Paso, Texas is a vibrant city located on the western tip of the state. With its rich history, diverse culture, and affordable housing options, it has become an attractive destination for... Read more »