Current News & Events
Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
She most recently served as senior vice president of member engagement for Leading Real Estate Companies of the World. Continue Reading Tripti Kasal Named CEO of Women’s Council of Realtors
Access Point Financial Names Michael Gould as CFO
Gould most recently served as senior director at Freddie Mac. Continue Reading Access Point Financial Names Michael Gould as CFO
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
“Here in Illinois, we continue to have really positive discussions with the Chicago Bears,” he stated. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Indiana Faces ‘Massive Increases in Taxes’ with Proposed Bears Stadium
NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
The guilty plea would not affect the civil lawsuit brought against him by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Continue Reading NYC Developer Indicted in $10 Million Fraud Scheme Expected to Plead Guilty
Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
The average sales price increased 3.4% year-over-year to $495,038 and the median sales price inched up by 0.5% to $410,000. Continue Reading Maryland Home Sales Down Amid Inventory Shortages
American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Construction will begin this spring, with completion expected by 2031. Continue Reading American Express to Build 55-Story HQ at World Trade Center Site
Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Shaneika Seymore notarized multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds which purported to transfer ownership from the true homeowners to Seymore and her co-conspirators. Continue Reading Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Ariel Brown is being sought on 48 counts of embezzlement and forgery for the 48 checks she allegedly stole and altered. Continue Reading Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4.7 Billion Tax on Higher-Income Services to Replace Property Taxes
“I can’t see them wanting to vote against property tax cuts,” Rep. Hall said about Democratic lawmakers. Continue Reading Michigan House Speaker Proposes $4.7 Billion Tax on Higher-Income Services to Replace Property Taxes
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