REAL ESTATE NEWS - Financing and Mortgages

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Empire Hotel on UWS Secures Refinancing with Benefit Street Partnership
Chetrit Group refinances Empire Hotel with $135M loan from Benefit Street Partners, securing three-year financing.
Empire Hotel on Upper West Side secures refinancing with Benefit Street Partnership.
Mortgage Rate Projections After Inauguration: A Shift in Store?
Navigating mortgage rates after the presidential inauguration: expert predictions, market trends, and tips for homebuyers.
Mortgage rate projections on a graph, with US flag and inauguration background.
Current Mortgage Rates as of January 20, 2025: Market Analysis
Get the latest mortgage rates as of January 20, 2025, and see current market trends.
Graph showing current mortgage rates in the US as of January 20, 2025.
NW Portland Home Sales: January 13-19 Recap
NW Portland Home Transfers: 7 Transactions, Median Sale $998 sq ft Home on NW Couch St
NW Portland home sales data and statistics for January 13-19 period.
Multnomah County Home Sales, Jan 13-19 Recap
Multnomah County Home Transfers: 88 transactions reported from Jan. 13-19, with median sale at $1,296 sqft home on NE Roberts.
Multnomah County home sales data for January 13-19, 2023 recap statistics.
Ivy Zelman's US Real Estate Market Outlook: Key Trends and Predictions
Top analyst Ivy Zelman forecasts 2025 market after worst entry-level affordability year in four decades.
Ivy Zelman discusses US real estate market trends and predictions in conference.
Washington County Home Sales: Jan. 13-19 Recap
57 Home Transfers in Washington County from Jan. 13-19, Median Sale: 1,500-Square-Foot Home
Washington County home sales data for January 13-19, 2023 recap statistics.
New Homebuyers Face Steep Challenges in Affordability
Median age of first-time home buyers reaches 38, a record high since NAR began collecting data in 1981.
Homebuyers struggle with affordability in housing market, facing financial and logistical challenges.
Long-term Mortgage Rate Projections: 2025-2027 Outlook
Mortgage rate predictions: gradual decline forecast for 2025-2027 due to Fed policies, cooling inflation, and market conditions.
Graph illustrating long-term mortgage rate projections for 2025-2027 in the US market.
Mortgage Rates See Minor Decrease on January 19, 2025
Mortgage rates average 6.70% as of January 19, 2025, with a slight decline observed.
Mortgage rates drop slightly on January 19, 2025 in US market.
Newport County Real Estate Options: Affordable Homes in the $250,000-$400,000 Range
Newport County's rapid equity appreciation makes entry-level homes unaffordable for many buyers.
Newport County homes for sale, affordable options in $250k-$400k range.
Proptech Firms Divvy Homes and EasyKnock Face Struggles
Proptech startups struggle as low-interest-rate era ends, affecting U.S.-based real estate investments.
Proptech firms Divvy Homes and EasyKnock struggle amidst industry challenges in US market.
Mortgage Industry Outlook 2025: 5 Bold Market Shifts Ahead
From 10% mortgage rates to off-planet loans, unconventional scenarios face uncertain futures.
Industry experts predict 5 significant mortgage market shifts by 2025 globally.
Mortgage Rates Increase on January 18, 2025
Check today's mortgage rates (as of Jan 18, 2025) and how they affect your home financing choices.
Mortgage rates rise on January 18, 2025 in US financial markets nationwide.
Columbia County Real Estate: Recent Property Transactions
Columbia County real estate transactions over $100,000 recorded Dec 17, 2024 - Jan 10, 2025.
Columbia County real estate transactions, property sales and purchases highlighted in local market update.
Rebound in Local Property Market
December Property Sales Rise 6% to 672, Outpacing Previous Year
Real estate market recovery in downtown area with rising property sales.
Pulaski Savings Bank in Chicago Fails, Marks 2025's First Banking Collapse
Illinois regulators close Pulaski Savings Bank, first bank failure of 2025.
Failed Pulaski Savings Bank in Chicago, 2025's first banking collapse in the city.
Chicago Office Towers Face Revamp as Lenders Take Control
Non-bank lenders take on troubled Chicago office buildings, with New York Life and National Real Estate making recent moves.
Chicago office towers undergo renovation as lenders take control of properties.
Construction Boom Concludes Strongly in 2024
Housing starts surge in 2024, but economic and policy factors may pose challenges ahead.
Construction workers on building sites across major cities, marking 2024 boom conclusion.

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