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Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 20.8% from 19.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 5%
Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
The global investment firm KKR has partnered with the Asia-based alternative investment firm PAG to acquire Sapporo Real Estate Co. Ltd. from the Japanese corporation Sapporo Holdings Ltd. in a deal valued at $3 billion. According to the companies, the acquisition...
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Realtors in Ohio’s Lucas County are being targeted by a phone scammer who is calling local realtors pretending to be a sheriff’s office captain and demanding thousands of dollars to avoid being arrested for skipping jury duty. WVTG reports of at least two cases where...
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
A Georgia man has been arraigned on federal charges of wire fraud after allegedly scamming real estate investors on a phony Costa Rican property deal and defrauding college football fans seeking tickets for University of Georgia (UGA) games. According to the charges...
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Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
The state treasurer’s office was scheduled to begin to transfer of $1.7 billion from the unclaimed funds account on New Year’s Day into a new grant program for sports and cultural facilities that was created to accommodate the Browns. Continue Reading Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Barnes & Noble opened 67 stores during 2025. Continue Reading Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Tracy Denise Jones was arraigned on a criminal information containing federal charges of conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, wire fraud, and credit application fraud. Continue Reading Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
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Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Following the transaction, Sapporo Real Estate will become an independent company. Continue Reading Japan’s Sapporo Real Estate Sold to KKR-Led Venture for $3 Billion
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Matthew Neet waived indictment and agreed to proceed by criminal information on Dec. 19. Continue Reading Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
The state treasurer’s office was scheduled to begin to transfer of $1.7 billion from the unclaimed funds account on New Year’s Day into a new grant program for sports and cultural facilities that was created to accommodate the Browns. Continue Reading Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Barnes & Noble opened 67 stores during 2025. Continue Reading Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Tracy Denise Jones was arraigned on a criminal information containing federal charges of conspiracy to commit theft of government funds, wire fraud, and credit application fraud. Continue Reading Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
“Our residents deserve better than deficits, economic decline and policies that push families and businesses away,” the letter said. Continue Reading Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Virginia Home Sales Down in November
The statewide median sales price reached $425,000 in November, up $10,000 for a 2.4% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Down in November
FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
This Final Rule is effective Feb. 23, 2026. Continue Reading FHFA Issues Enterprise Housing Goals Final Rule for 2026-2028
Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
609,000 borrowers who were current on payments in October became delinquent in November, marking the largest single-month inflow since May 2020. Continue Reading Report: Nationwide Mortgage Delinquency Rate at 4-Year High
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