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Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
The jury found Banken found liable for violating the three federal laws along with the Minnesota Human Rights Act. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Broker Convicted of Exploiting Muslim Homebuyers with Contract for Deed Scheme
Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
Boone, who turned 92 earlier this month, had earlier listed the property in 2014 for $18.4 million, but later withdrew it from sale. Continue Reading Pat Boone Selling Beverly Hills Home of 66 Years for $22 Million
USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Employees will be relocated to Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and Fort Collins, Colorado. Continue Reading USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
Development Promoted as ‘First Solar Town’ Planned for Houston Area
The first portion of the development will encompass three 30-foot-high concrete wall industrial buildings. Continue Reading Development Promoted as ‘First Solar Town’ Planned for Houston Area
Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
“It’s never been more confusing to understand why the Fed is doing what it’s doing,” said Azoria Capital’s James Fishback. Continue Reading Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
The president declined to denigrate Powell before the media, stating “I don’t want to be personal.” Continue Reading Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
In review of the first half of the year, the WRA found home sales were up by a scant 0.1% from the first six months of 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Samantha A. Nottingham is also prohibited from opening new lines of credit without approval from the federal probation department. Continue Reading South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano warned that these measures could result in lost revenue that is not easily replaced. Continue Reading Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...














