Current News & Events
La Rosa Holdings Named US Listing Agent for New Costa Rica Development
The company will earn a 10% commission on transactions facilitated through its intermediation during this period. Continue Reading La Rosa Holdings Named US Listing Agent for New Costa Rica Development
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
The end of a burdensome housing policy, the launch of a deed theft prevention agency, and Alaskan homeowners carrying more mortgage debt. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 27-May 1
Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
The property is 100% leased on a short-term basis. Continue Reading Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
John Dorman, chairman of the board, has been appointed interim CEO. Continue Reading Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
In addition to his prison sentence, Sannikov must pay $2.19 million in remaining restitution to four victims. Continue Reading Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
Florida Realtors Oppose Bill to Eliminate State’s Real Estate Commission
“Removing FREC from the regulation of the real estate profession is too big a risk to take,” said CEO Margy Grant. Continue Reading Florida Realtors Oppose Bill to Eliminate State’s Real Estate Commission
Robert M. Sawyer, Prominent Developer and Real Estate Educator, Passes Away at 87
He created Dukes Academy, which offered real estate education, and authored the 2008 book “Massachusetts Real Estate: Principles, Practices, and Law.” Continue Reading Robert M. Sawyer, Prominent Developer and Real Estate Educator, Passes Away at 87
Fidelity Investments to Sublease Boston HQ Ahead of Relocation
Fidelity acquired and moved into the 245 Summer Street property in 1999 but sold it five years later. Continue Reading Fidelity Investments to Sublease Boston HQ Ahead of Relocation














