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Rithm to buy $1B in home improvement loans
Asset manager has closed a deal to acquire $1 billion in home improvement loans through a one-year flow agreement with fintech company Upgrade.
CHLA proposes new 1031-type exchange for young homebuyers
The proposal would exclude taxes on capital gains on the sale of up to $50,000 in stocks/bonds/mutual funds/publicly traded REITs.
Deborah Hauser joins SERHANT. management team
The real estate industry veteran will be overseeing SERHANT.’s operations in the key markets of New York and Connecticut.
Judge admits expert testimony from TCB in case against Ginnie Mae
While the government sought to bar Robert Conway’s testimony from being added to the record, the presiding judge said it added value.
FHFA makes changes to climate risk, radon inspection policies
FHFA Director Bill Pulte this week issued more changes to climate-related policies implemented during the Biden administration.
Deadly Kentucky floods will exacerbate existing housing issues
Effects from deadly flooding in Eastern Kentucky were made worse this past weekend as a storm system brought heavy snow and wind into already devastated communities. It will have a large impact on real estate for years to come, Kentucky real estate agents told HousingWire. As of Monday, the statewide death toll associated with the […]
This real estate pro is taking an ‘enlightened’ approach to diversify revenue streams
When confronted with the possibility of a market shutdown and a prolonged “rent holiday” in California at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Scott Brady began looking for ways to further diversify his business model.
Maverix Advisory Group adds Kevin Van Eck as principal
Van Eck will assume the role of principal after a 16-year tenure at @properties. He served in multiple positions there, most recently as president of affiliate strategy at Christie’s International Real Estate, which was acquired by @properties in 2021.
