FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading

FHA will back loans up to $1.249M in high-cost markets next year

Popular with first-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall. Continue reading

Fannie and Freddie cleared to back loans of up to $832,750 in 2026

The $26,250 increase in Fannie and Freddie’s baseline single-family conforming loan limit is the smallest since 2020, but pushes the ceiling in high-cost markets to $1,249,125. Continue reading

Jeffrey Epstein’s New Mexico ranch sells after 2 years — price unknown

The 7,500-acre Zorro Ranch first listed for $27.5 million in July 2021, but the price was cut to $18 million by October 2022. San Rafael Ranch, LLC bought the property for an undisclosed price, records show. Continue reading

Christie’s brings on Islandia as new affiliate in US Virgin Islands

The independently owned Islandia Real Estate is now Islandia St. John Christie’s International Real Estate, led by Managing Director Keleigh Rees. Continue reading

Christie’s adds on new St. Martin/St. Maarten affiliate

The new location builds on Christie’s existing Caribbean network, which has a presence in The Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, St. Barthelemy and Turks & Caicos. Continue reading