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Florida Realtors Announce $226,000 in Scholarships for 2026-27 School Year
Some students are considering careers in real estate, although that is not a requirement for financial assistance. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Announce $226,000 in Scholarships for 2026-27 School Year
Alan Greenspan, 5-Term Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
An acolyte of the libertarian thought leader Ayn Rand, Greenspan was nominated by President Ronald Reagan in August 1987 to succeed Paul Volcker as Federal Reserve chairman. Continue Reading Alan Greenspan, 5-Term Federal Reserve Chairman, Dies at 100
M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
The financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed. Continue Reading M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
Average second-lien HELOC rates fell to 6.6% in March, their most attractive level since late 2022. Continue Reading Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
This will be the first permanent fire station in Jacumba, a small, rural community in Eastern San Diego County near the US-Mexico border. Continue Reading SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Jim Parker and David Grove most recently served as area presidents, leading Lennar’s East and West operations, respectively. Continue Reading Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
The group will continue collecting signatures and refocus their efforts for a place on the November 2027 ballot. Continue Reading Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Both defendants were also ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the total amount of $221,9862.71. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Snags 100% Property Tax Abatement for Chip Manufacturing Development in Texas
“SpaceX will still be paying an annual amount that increases tax revenue for Grimes County by ~25% and will be by far the biggest source of revenue for the county,” said Musk. Continue Reading Elon Musk’s SpaceX Snags 100% Property Tax Abatement for Chip Manufacturing Development in Texas
Two Harbors Challenges UWM to Make All-Cash Offer with No Stock Component
“The TWO Board has been clear in what it requires: all cash, to all stockholders, no stock component,” said Two Harbors in a statement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Challenges UWM to Make All-Cash Offer with No Stock Component
Darren Macri Named Board President of Passive House Network
Macri is co-CEO of Wythe Windows, a Ramsey, New Jersey-based manufacturer of high-performance tilt-turn windows and doors. Continue Reading Darren Macri Named Board President of Passive House Network
Report: CFPB’s Chief Legal Officer to Assume Role of Acting Director
Russ Vought’s term as acting director expires Aug. 1. Continue Reading Report: CFPB’s Chief Legal Officer to Assume Role of Acting Director














