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Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
The plaintiffs are asking the court to affirm their constitutional rights are being violated and grant them the order to proceed with their planned demolition. Continue Reading Owners of Marilyn Monroe’s Last Home Sue LA to Overturn Historic Designation
Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
The trade groups called for “responsibly reducing mortgage insurance premiums.” Continue Reading Financial Services Trade Groups Lobby White House to Lower Mortgage Costs
Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
The states with the greatest percentage increase in premiums were Utah (59%), Illinois (50%), Arizona (48%), and Pennsylvania (44%). Continue Reading Report: Typical Homeowner’s Insurance Premium Up 24% Since 2021
Four Real Investors Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Loan Fraud Schemes
Aron Puretz, his son, Chaim “Eli” Puretz, Moshe “Mark” Silber and Fredrick Schulman were sentenced. Continue Reading Four Real Investors Sentenced for Multimillion-Dollar Loan Fraud Schemes
FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
The FBI noted that 58,141 victims reported $1.3 billion in losses relating to real estate fraud nationwide between 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading FBI Warns of Rise in Quit Claim Deed Fraud Across New England
Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
The median sales price of new houses sold in February was $414,500. Continue Reading Slowing in Refinance Drives Down Mortgage Application Activity
Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
NAHB cited a shortage of roughly 1.5 million housing units that the organization blamed on the regulatory process. Continue Reading Builders Call on Congress to Reform Regulations on Home Construction
GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
The GAO said “staff with the required skills will be available shortly to initiate an engagement.” Continue Reading GAO, at Democrats’ Behest, to Probe Cuts to HUD’s Fair Housing Program
Kamala Harris to Appear at Australian Real Estate Conference
She is the only guest speaker who is not being made available for media interviews. Continue Reading Kamala Harris to Appear at Australian Real Estate Conference
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March
Last month, the overall delinquent balance was $39.3 billion, up from $36 billion in February. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up in March
Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
Nearly two-thirds of transactions (64.2%) were closed for less than their original list price. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 5 Homes Sold for More Than Their Original List Price
HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize
“The HGTV Smart Home inspires viewers with clever solutions that will enhance their lives and elevate their homes,” said Loren Ruch, head of content at HGTV. Continue Reading HGTV Launches Smart Home 2025 Sweepstakes with San Antonio Residence as Grand Prize
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