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Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
“A municipality is not in and of itself a sovereign,” wrote Judge Melissa R. DuBose. Continue Reading Judge Blocks Rhode Island Town’s Eminent Domain Seizure of Land Slated for Affordable Housing
CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
Fatima Batie’s email informed the agency’s staff to conduct their duties in “friendly reminder…to be careful.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Chief Examiner Warns Staff of ‘Unpleasant Consequences’ from Aggressive Oversight of Financial Firms
Michael Sartori Promoted to CFO at Dynex Capital
Sartori joined the company as assistant controller in 2013. Continue Reading Michael Sartori Promoted to CFO at Dynex Capital
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of February 23-27
A lack of housing policy ideas in the State of the Union, a theater chain weighs closing more locations, and a city loses millions on consulting fees around a failed museum project. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of February 23-27
Indianapolis’ Martin University Campus Listed at $3.5 Million
The school founded in 1977 by Boniface Hardin, a Benedictine Monk, and was Indiana’s only predominantly Black institution of higher learning. Continue Reading Indianapolis’ Martin University Campus Listed at $3.5 Million
Historic Minneapolis Skyscraper Sells for $1
The Lumber Exchange Building dates to 1885 and was the first skyscraper in Minneapolis. Continue Reading Historic Minneapolis Skyscraper Sells for $1
Mustafa Abbasi Named President of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
He succeeds Effi Barak, who has served as interim president since April 2025. Continue Reading Mustafa Abbasi Named President of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Deltec Homes Debuts New Line of Affordable Dwelling Units
“These new cottages are our most cost-effective models to date,” said Meg Gore, CEO of Deltec Homes. Continue Reading Deltec Homes Debuts New Line of Affordable Dwelling Units
FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
“He’s the best,” the FHFA director cheered. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: Trump ‘Single-Handedly Lowered Mortgage Rates’
Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
After leaving the Trump administration, Montgomery became founding partner and chairman of Gate House Strategies. Continue Reading Former FHA Commissioner Brian D. Montgomery Joins NewDay USA as Vice Chairman
NYC Mayor Mamdani Lobbies Trump for $21 Billion to Fund Affordable Housing Project
The White House did not comment on the meeting. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Lobbies Trump for $21 Billion to Fund Affordable Housing Project
North Carolina Attorney Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State prosecuted the case at the request of the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office. Continue Reading North Carolina Attorney Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
