N.J. Bill Seeks to Counter Federal Tax Bill That Capped Property Taxes

A New Jersey state senator is sponsoring a bill to help homeowners save up to $1,000 on their mortgage payments through a new tax credit.

6 Cities to Find Bargain Buys on a Big Home

Buyers who love big homes can still find a deal in some locales. Check out where you can score a home of more than 3,000 square feet for under $100 per square foot.

Monday Morning Cup of Coffee: Is the housing market finally slowing down?

As we head into the hottest month of the year, is home price growth finally starting to cool down? It looks like it might. For the first time in almost four years, home prices posted three straight months of declines in annual appreciation. But as the housing market cools, California continues to heat up as wildfires sweep across the state, claiming yet more victims.

Wells Fargo reveals software error wrongly denied much-needed mortgage modifications

Wells Fargo revealed Friday that an error in its mortgage underwriting software led to hundreds of improperly denied mortgage modifications for borrowers facing foreclosure over a five-year period.

FHFA watchdog faces investigation for misconduct

The top watchdog for the FHFA is facing investigation for misconduct after accusations surfaced that she purposefully weakened her office’s oversight. But her conduct surrounding her oversight of the government-sponsored enterprises isn’t the only thing being called into question – her interactions with employees are also under investigation.

Roostify appoints new chief financial officer

Tech100 winner Roostify follows through on its plans of expansion, appointing Eric Amblard as its new chief financial officer. Amblard brings with him more than a decade of board operating experience scaling B2B SaaS companies.

Would you spend $1M on a rock?

What’s the most expensive rock you’ve ever bought? Perhaps the one on your significant other’s ring finger? If you think that was expensive, take a look at this boulder about to sell for nearly $1 million in San Francisco.

Should Americans prepare for 5% GDP growth in Q3?

President Donald Trump made a campaign promise to make 4% gross domestic product growth a reality in the U.S. After hitting the 4% mark in the second quarter, can Americans expect to see growth as high as 5% in the third quarter? One forecast says yes.

Want an extra $1,000 to pay off your mortgage?

A New Jersey senator proposes a $1,000 tax credit to help middle-class homeowners pay off their mortgages. With home prices increasing at least twice the rate of inflation, the measure could bring much-needed relief to Garden State homeowners.

RealPage continues growth, plans $100M acquisition of LeaseLabs

RealPage, a provider of software and data analytics to the real estate industry, has been on quite the run of acquisitions in the last 18 months or so, acquiring five different companies as it seeks to grow its empire. And the company’s not done yet. RealPage announced late Thursday that it is planning to acquire LeaseLabs in a $100+ million deal.