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Japanese luxury-home developer plans U.S. IPO

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a developer of luxury single-family homes and condominiums, which also has residential leasing operations in Dallas, is looking to raise up to $30 million via the U.S. IPO to continue developing its business operations in Japan, to expand a startup online listing network and for general corporate purposes. stock market. stock exchange.

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A look at Nevada’s exploding housing market

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This isn’t a new development; in 2017, the United States Census reported that California had the highest out-migration of any state in the country with approximately 660,000, followed by Texas, with 467,338 movers, and New York, with 452,580.

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FHA finalizes updates to reverse mortgage debenture interest rates

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19, 2017, which went into effect later that year. 19, 2017,” FHA said in its announcement. The rule also reaffirms the interest rate used for the payment of debenture interest for HECM claims to align with the January 2017 rule. HERMIT was launched by HUD in October 2012 after a protracted development cycle.

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Biden nominates Alanna McCargo to be Ginnie Mae prez

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Alanna McCargo, senior advisor at the Department of Housing and Urban Development , has been picked by the Biden administration to head Ginnie Mae. The position of GNMA president has notably sat vacant for close to five years, with Ted Tozer, the last permanent president, resigning in 2017.

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Movement Mortgage invests $200M into charter school network

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Retail lender Movement Mortgage has invested $200 million to expand its nonprofit Movement Foundation , and to accelerate the development of its growing charter school network. The investment will also aide in the development of adjacent affordable housing and health clinics in Central America, the company said in a statement this week.

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Michigan ERA franchise acquires another independent firm

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ERA Prime Real Estate was founded in 2017 by owner Willie Ray III. This exciting development will allow us to provide an even higher level of service to our clients.” GAP Realty Group was founded in 2015 by Alex Pandoff and has 50 agents. The combined firm will do business as ERA Prime Real Estate Group.

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Rocket Companies CEO Jay Farner to retire

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“Since being appointed CEO of Rocket Mortgage in 2017, and subsequently CEO of Rocket Companies in connection with the August 2020 IPO, Jay has overseen the most rapid period of growth and profitability in our 37-year history,” Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket, said in a statement.