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California State Parks Sues Alarm Company Over Bidwell Mansion Fire
The department is seeking $38 million in damages. Continue Reading California State Parks Sues Alarm Company Over Bidwell Mansion Fire
Report: FHFA’s Bill Pulte Receives Security Detail from Dept. of Health and Human Services
The FHFA is an independent agency not connected to an Executive Branch department. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Bill Pulte Receives Security Detail from Dept. of Health and Human Services
Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
The building will be turned over to the General Services Administration for sale. Continue Reading Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
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
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














