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Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
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
Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
All regions posted month-over-month rent declines in September, most notably in the West with a -0.5% tumble. Continue Reading Report: Apartment Rents Down Slightly in September
The Slocum Home Team, a Rhode Island Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty’s Network
“The Slocum Home Team represents everything we believe in at eXp: legacy, excellence, and innovation,” said CEO Leo Pareja. Continue Reading The Slocum Home Team, a Rhode Island Brokerage, Joins eXp Realty’s Network
Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
The company operates more than 50 locations across Canada. Continue Reading Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
James, who called the charges “baseless,” is scheduled to make an initial appearance in the federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24. Continue Reading New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
During the five years analyzed by the report, Black homebuyers purchased homes that are 40% to 58% lower in price than those of non-Black buyers. Continue Reading St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
“During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Continue Reading 6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone















