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FHFA’s Pulte Named Acting Director of National Intelligence
The FHFA director has no experience in the intelligence community. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Named Acting Director of National Intelligence
REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
If convicted, Brandon “Dutch” Mendenhall faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Continue Reading REIT Executive Indicted for Misrepresenting Income on Mortgage Application
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
The Refinance Index plummeted by 21% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
NAR noted that the shutdown has resulted in the halting of NFIP’s authority to issue new policies. Continue Reading NAR Warns of Disruptions to NFIP if Government Shutdown Drags On
New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
“Property ownership has gotten more complex, and public records do not always tell the full story,” said ATTOM’s Todd Teta. Continue Reading New ATTOM Tool Identifies True Owners Controlling Properties
MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
The glossary will be updated as new AI advancements emerge. Continue Reading MISMO Releases AI Glossary for Mortgage Finance Industry
New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
The stadium will be based at part of the 180-acre mixed-use Sola LaGrange development. Continue Reading New Cricket Stadium Planned for Metro Atlanta Area
FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
The RRE Rule was announced in August 2024 and slated to go into effect on Dec. 1. Continue Reading FinCEN Delays Implementing Residential Real Estate Transfers Rule
Gov. DeSantis Announces Miami Site as Future Home of Trump Presidential Library
The parcel is currently utilized as an employee parking lot for Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Announces Miami Site as Future Home of Trump Presidential Library
FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The FTC warned the agreement could create higher prices and worse terms for multifamily unit advertising. Continue Reading FTC Sues Zillow and Redfin Over ‘Unlawful Agreement’ on Rental Housing Listings
The Best Small City in America Is…
At the other end of the spectrum was Bessemer, Alabama, which scored the lowest ranking among the small cities in the data analysis. Continue Reading The Best Small City in America Is…
Connecticut Town Considers Cannabis Complex Featuring 50 Affordable Housing Units
The new development would only sell medical cannabis for registered patients. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Considers Cannabis Complex Featuring 50 Affordable Housing Units
