Kevin Warsh was sworn in as chairman of the Federal Reserve in a White House ceremony. This marked the first time since 1987 that the White House was the setting for this ceremony. President Trump hosted the event, and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas...
The global luxury real estate brand Engel & Völkers has expanded its presence in Hawaii with a new location in Maui. Leading the new office are license partner Dawn Maddux, general manager Katie Moriarty, and broker in charge Reggie Audant. The office will service...
A total of 9,758 homes were sold in Virginia during April, an uptick of 424 transactions (a 4.5% increase) from one year earlier. According to data from the Virginia Association of Realtors (VAR), year-to-date closed sales are up 5.8% while sold dollar volume is at...
Radian Group Inc. (NYSE: RDN), the Wayne, Pennsylvania-based mortgage insurance provider, announced that CEO Rick Thornberry will retire in December following nearly a decade of corporate leadership. “Rick’s impact on Radian over the last nine years cannot be...
The Republican-controlled Michigan House of Representatives has passed an eight-bill package includes measures to cut property taxes. CBS News reports the bill package is designed to end Michigan’s 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax...
The fate of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has been put on hold as the US Senate adjourned yesterday for a 10-day recess. The bill was initially passed by the Senate and then sent to the House of Representatives, which earlier this week approved the legislation...
