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Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
On a regional basis, pending home sales were down in all four regions on a month-over-month measurement. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Trump offered no explanation for this action, which was issued on Jan. 15 without an official announcement. Continue Reading Trump Commutes Sentence on Real Estate Developer Convicted in $50 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
The bank stated it will seek “to close racial and economic gaps in homeownership and help families achieve their dream of owning a home.” Continue Reading Cornerstone Capital Bank Launches Community Lending Division
NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Five winners will each receive a $10,000 grant for their nonprofit organization. Continue Reading NAR Accepting Applications for 2025 Good Neighbor Awards
Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director
Bessent will take the leadership role from Rohit Chopra, who was fired on Saturday. Continue Reading Trump Names Treasury Secretary Bessent as Acting CFPB Director
Home Builders Give Thumbs Down to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
“Tariffs on lumber and other building materials increase the cost of construction,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Home Builders Give Thumbs Down to Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Mexico
GOP Cheers, Democrats Slam Trump’s Firing of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
Sen. Chuck Schumer predicted a “Golden Age of predatory lending.” Continue Reading GOP Cheers, Democrats Slam Trump’s Firing of CFPB Director Rohit Chopra
Pittsburgh-Area Mall Sells for $34 Million
The company bought the mail in 2004 for $231.2 million. Continue Reading Pittsburgh-Area Mall Sells for $34 Million
Study: Homeowners Spend Roughly $24,000 Per Year on Non-Mortgage Housing Expenses
Those in homeowners associations (HOAs) pay an extra $3,077 in annual HOA fees. Continue Reading Study: Homeowners Spend Roughly $24,000 Per Year on Non-Mortgage Housing Expenses
Treasury Secretary Bessent Buys DC Mansion for $12.5 Million
he four-story, 8,000-square-foot residence was built around 1941. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Buys DC Mansion for $12.5 Million
Ex-Senior Advisor to Federal Reserve Arrested for Passing Trade Secrets to China
John Harold Rogers is charged with conspiracy to commit economic espionage and with making false statements. Continue Reading Ex-Senior Advisor to Federal Reserve Arrested for Passing Trade Secrets to China
Daniel Figurski Names Chief Appraiser at SingleSource Property Solutions
Figurski is a realtor and broker associate at First Weber Realtors. Continue Reading Daniel Figurski Names Chief Appraiser at SingleSource Property Solutions
