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Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
“We deny the accusations and look forward to disputing this through the legal process,” said a spokesperson for the company. Continue Reading Lawsuit Accuses Veterans United Home Loans of False Representation and Steering
Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
“Today Democrats are introducing legislation to stop Wall Street from snapping up homes in bulk and jacking up rent for families,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Offer Bill to Discourage Institutional Investors from Buying Single-Family Homes
RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
The company said the ban was unconstitutional. Continue Reading RealPage Sues Berkeley Over Ban on Rent Pricing Software
Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
The endeavor will take advantage of Colorado’s state tax credit for geothermal heat pumps. Continue Reading Lennar to Build 1,500 Colorado Homes with Geothermal Systems
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
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