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HUD establishes key LIHTC parameters for 2025

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) this week established Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program in 2025. These parameters are set by HUD for specific locations within each state and can impact the amount of tax credits for projects to make funding…

Mortgage tech firm Polly raises $25M for product innovation, expansion

Mortgage capital markets technology firm Polly has raised $25 million to invest in research and development, product innovation and expansion, the company said on Tuesday. 8VC led the latest equity investment with participation from existing investors Menlo Ventures, Meritech, Khosla Ventures and Fifth Wall. Polly has increased its locked loan volume by more than 150%…

The top agents riding Chicago’s trillion-dollar real estate boom

Chicago has cemented its position as one of the most valuable real estate markets in the United States, recently surpassing the $1 trillion mark in real estate asset value. This places Chicago alongside major markets such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, creating a flourishing environment for real estate professionals and homebuyers alike.  Recent…

Redfin faces amended complaint in video privacy lawsuit

Redfin is facing an updated and amended complaint in the video privacy lawsuit recently filed against it by plaintiff Guillermo Mata. The suit was originally filed in late June in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California. The suit accuses Redfin of violating the Video Privacy Protection Act and the California Invasion…