Current News & Events
New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
The new tool is integrated directly with Encompass, ICE’s loan origination system (LOS), to centralize fraud risk scoring and property risk data in a user-friendly dashboard. Continue Reading New ICE Fraud Monitor Aims to Reduce Risk in Underwriting
Utah Developer Cole West Names Chris Winter as President of Homebuilding
Winter previously served as division president for Cole West’s Southern Utah homebuilding operations. Continue Reading Utah Developer Cole West Names Chris Winter as President of Homebuilding
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $413,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The case is still active within the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Continue Reading Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Eric Drinkwater was licensed with RE/MAX Central since 2005. Continue Reading Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
The statewide median sales price reached $430,000, a 3.6% increase from August 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
NEADA is also predicting higher natural gas costs, with the average household gas bill increasing from $639 to $693. Continue Reading Forecast Warns of 10% Spike in Electric Heating Costs This Winter
Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in August was $410,000, down 0.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Florida Records Surge in Pending Home Sales
California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Andris Pukke was convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice on July 10. Continue Reading California Man Sentenced for Belize-Based Real Estate Scam
Commercial and Multifamily Mortgage Debt Outstanding Increased During Q2
The level of commercial/multifamily mortgage debt outstanding reached $4.88 trillion by the end of the second quarter, an increase of $47.1 billion (1%) from the first quarter, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). Multifamily mortgage debt...
