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Brooklyn Real Estate Investor and Former New York State Judge Charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy
If convicted of wire fraud conspiracy, the defendants face up to 20 years’ imprisonment. Continue Reading Brooklyn Real Estate Investor and Former New York State Judge Charged with Wire Fraud Conspiracy
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh was confirmed in a 54-45 vote along party lines, with Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania as the sole Democrat approving the nomination. Continue Reading Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chairman
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
Florida Records Declines in Home Sales and Prices
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $415,000, down 2.7% from the previous year. Continue Reading Florida Records Declines in Home Sales and Prices
New York State Home Sales Down 11% Despite Increase in Listings
The median sales price in New York State for May was $436,000, up 3.8% from the $420,000 price set one year earlier. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Down 11% Despite Increase in Listings
Fed’s Bowman Open to Supporting July Rate Cut
Bowman follows Fed Governor Christopher Waller, who stated last Friday that the central bank was “in the position” to enact a rate cut “as early as July.” Continue Reading Fed’s Bowman Open to Supporting July Rate Cut
Connecticut Governor Vetoes Affordable Housing Bill
“I’m not happy with the local red tape, but I want the towns to take the lead,” said Gov. Ned Lamont. Continue Reading Connecticut Governor Vetoes Affordable Housing Bill
Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
“No one company should have the power to ban agents or listings simply because they don’t follow that company’s business model,” said Compass CEO Robert Reffkin. Continue Reading Compass Sues Zillow Over ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
Existing Home Sales Up in May
The median existing home price for May was $422,800, up 1.3% from the $417,200 price set one year earlier. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in May
Pennsylvania Governor Declines to Rule Out Using Public Funds for New NFL Stadiums
“I’m very worried about the overall budget,” Shapiro said. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Governor Declines to Rule Out Using Public Funds for New NFL Stadiums
Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack
Amanda Kempton faces seven years in prison on a felony charge of leaving the scene of a motor vehicle accident in which there is a fatality. Continue Reading Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Death of ‘Million Dollar Beach House’ Agent Sara Burack
Kroger to Close 60 Stores Over the Next 18 Months
Kroger operates 2,730 stores in 35 states and the District of Columbia under multiple brands. Continue Reading Kroger to Close 60 Stores Over the Next 18 Months
