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Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte has yet to publicly produce evidence that the former employees received kickbacks. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling
The median home price in the DC region was up 3.1% compared to a year ago, hitting a new record high of $659,950. Continue Reading DC-Area Real Estate Agents Report DOGE Impacts on Home Selling
The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…
WalletHub cited Provo’s 5.2% business growth rate, low violent crime and property crime rates, and a median household income growing at nearly 8.4%. Continue Reading The Best- and Worst-Run Cities of 2025 Are…
Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise
The state’s median sales price took a 5% year-over-year rise to $315,000. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Down as Prices Continue to Rise
Former NFL Player Sentenced in Real Estate Embezzlement Scheme
Chris Harrison played with the Detroit Lions from 1996 to 1998 and was with the Baltimore Ravens in 1999. Continue Reading Former NFL Player Sentenced in Real Estate Embezzlement Scheme
Report: 6% of Sellers Risk Offloading Their Homes Below the Purchase Price
“The longer someone has owned their home, the more likely they are to come out ahead,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Report: 6% of Sellers Risk Offloading Their Homes Below the Purchase Price
Wisconsin Home Sales Down While Listings and Prices Rise
The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index had a value of 124 in May last month, up 5.1% from the value of 118 set in May 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down While Listings and Prices Rise
Case-Shiller Index Records 2.7% Annual Gain in April
Separately, the Federal Housing Finance Agency reported house prices were down 0.4% in April from March. Continue Reading Case-Shiller Index Records 2.7% Annual Gain in April
Macerich Company Acquires 1.3 Million SF Raleigh Mall for $290 Million
The acquired property is the largest mall in North Carolina’s Research Triangle area. Continue Reading Macerich Company Acquires 1.3 Million SF Raleigh Mall for $290 Million
Barri Rafferty to Lead PR/Government Relations at Anywhere Real Estate
She will report directly to Anywhere President and CEO Ryan Schneider and will serve on the company’s executive committee. Continue Reading Barri Rafferty to Lead PR/Government Relations at Anywhere Real Estate
Trump Tells Congress to Pressure ‘Very Dumb, Hardheaded’ Powell Over Rate Policy
“Europe has had 10 cuts, we have had ZERO,” said Trump on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump Tells Congress to Pressure ‘Very Dumb, Hardheaded’ Powell Over Rate Policy
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