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Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
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
Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Security Properties now owns 29 assets totaling more than 6,500 units in the Greater Seattle area. Continue Reading Security Properties Acquires Seattle Apartment Complex for $34.7 Million
Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Placemakr Salt Lake City at Brix will offer 100 studio, one, and two-bedroom units available for residential leasing and 45 fully furnished hospitality units. Continue Reading Placemakr Launches First Utah Property
Real Estate Investor Says Seller’s Agent Refused to Do Business Because He Drives a Tesla
Charles Lamplough contacted the seller directly to purchase the property. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Says Seller’s Agent Refused to Do Business Because He Drives a Tesla
FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line
“There is no room for fraud in our mortgage markets. None,” said FHFA Director Bill Pulte. Continue Reading FHFA to Establish Mortgage Fraud Tip Line
First American Promoted CFO Mark E. Seaton to CEO
Treasurer Matt F. Wajner was promoted to fill the CFO role. Continue Reading First American Promoted CFO Mark E. Seaton to CEO
Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
Glenn Kelman, the company’s CEO, declared “we believe that all buyers should be able to see all listings.” Continue Reading Redfin Follows Zillow’s Lead in Prohibiting Private Listings
JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
Arbor Ridge will offer an 18-unit mix of three- and four-bedroom homes. Continue Reading JTE Real Estate Previews New South Carolina Community
FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders
The terms of the GTOs are effective beginning April 15 and ending on Oct. 9. Continue Reading FinCEN Renews Real Estate Geographic Targeting Orders














