Reuben Brothers to Open Three Restaurants at Century Plaza

Reuben Brothers to Open Three Restaurants at Century Plaza

The Reuben brothers have signed three high-end restaurants to occupy part of the retail space at Century Plaza in Century City, the condo-hotel project the brothers’ investment vehicle acquired through a foreclosure... Read more »
Is the Housing Market Overvalued? Expert Opinions Differ

Is the Housing Market Overvalued? Expert Opinions Differ

Are Home Prices Overvalued? The housing market is in a state of flux, leaving experts divided on whether home prices are overvalued or a reasonable reflection of demand. The opinions on this... Read more »
Condo originations ‘streamlined’ through project advisor tool: Freddie Mac

Condo originations ‘streamlined’ through project advisor tool: Freddie Mac

Government-sponsored enterprise (GSE) Freddie Mac on Wednesday announced further enhancements to its Condo Project Advisor tool that are designed to “streamline” such loan originations and to offer lenders “greater security” through a... Read more »
House in Malibu’s Point Dume Sells for M

House in Malibu’s Point Dume Sells for $52M

A luxury home in Malibu’s Point Dume neighborhood has traded for $52 million in an off-market deal, The Real Deal has learned. The sale of 6970 Wildlife Road was recorded on Nov.... Read more »
Where Can I Buy a House for 300k in California? (2023)

Where Can I Buy a House for 300k in California? (2023)

If you’re looking for a house for 300k in California, you might be wondering where to start your search. California is a huge and diverse state, with different regions offering different lifestyles,... Read more »
CBC Mortgage Agency offers temporary rate buydowns on FHA loans

CBC Mortgage Agency offers temporary rate buydowns on FHA loans

CBC Mortgage Agency – a federally chartered housing finance agency – will offer two temporary rate buydown features for its down payment assistance (DPA) program for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans. The... Read more »
Mortgage Rate Drops to Four-Month Low to 7.17%

Mortgage Rate Drops to Four-Month Low to 7.17%

The mortgage landscape in the United States is experiencing a significant shift as the contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage recently hit a four-month low, standing at 7.17% in the week... Read more »
Copycat commission lawsuits filed in Florida, Pennsylvania

Copycat commission lawsuits filed in Florida, Pennsylvania

More home sellers on the East Coast are getting in on the commission lawsuit action. Plaintiffs in Florida and Pennsylvania filed lawsuits on Monday, accusing real estate industry players of allegedly colluding... Read more »
Mortgage Rates Predictions 2024: Will Rates Go Down?

Mortgage Rates Predictions 2024: Will Rates Go Down?

Mortgage rates are influenced by many factors, such as the supply and demand of housing, the economic conditions, the monetary policy, and the expectations of the market. It is hard to predict... Read more »
CHLA voices support for attorney opinion letters to FHFA

CHLA voices support for attorney opinion letters to FHFA

The Community Home Lenders of America (CHLA) submitted a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) expressing its support for the use of attorney opinion letters (AOLs) on Wednesday. In the letter... Read more »