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Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Both Roberta Leigh Dawson and Edward Fitzgerald pled guilty last September. Continue Reading Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
As of Sept. 30, 2025, Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust reported total assets of $261.1 million and total deposits of $212.1 million. Continue Reading Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
“The recent dip in mortgage rates may have pushed some buyers off the fence in March, helping builders with sales activity,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Records a Scant Uptick Amid Tariff Jitters
Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Montreal posted a 138% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts in March. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down in March
Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Robert Pieklo joined AFP as COO in February 2024 following its acquisition by Proprietary Capital. Continue Reading Leadership Shifts at American Financial Resources
Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Refinance Index decreased 12% from the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Volume Down 8.5%
The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Miami ranked last in the new study of more than 180 cities. Continue Reading The Most Affordable City for Rental Housing Is…
Chris Kelly Becomes Chief Executive at HomeServices of America
Kelly succeeds Gino Blefari, who is transitioning to the role of chairman emeritus. Continue Reading Chris Kelly Becomes Chief Executive at HomeServices of America
NY Attorney General Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud
James claimed a Virginia property she purchased was her principal residence. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Letitia James Accused of Mortgage Fraud
Kentucky Realtors Adds $100,000 to Flood Relief Grants
The new funding is being provided separately from previous $275,000 in grants allocated through the Kentucky Realtor Relief Foundation. Continue Reading Kentucky Realtors Adds $100,000 to Flood Relief Grants
Habitat for Humanity Canada Issues Report on its Economic Impact
Habitat for Humanity Canada invested approximately $306 million in building and renovating homes from 2019 to 2023. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity Canada Issues Report on its Economic Impact
Canadian Home Sales Down in March
CREA is forecasting 482,673 residential properties to trade hands via Canadian MLS Systems this year. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Down in March
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