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Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme
The judge rejected the prosecution’s request to sentence Gregg Crawford to prison for at least one year. Continue Reading Ex-Illinois Contractor Avoids Prison Term for Role in Fraud Scheme
DOJ Drops Investigation into Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell
“Note well, however, that I will not hesitate to restart a criminal investigation should the facts warrant doing so,” Pirro declared. Continue Reading DOJ Drops Investigation into Federal Reserve and Chairman Powell
Q4 Investor Homebuying Activity at 8-Year Low
Investors purchased $36.5 billion worth of homes in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Q4 Investor Homebuying Activity at 8-Year Low
Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing
Outdated land use and building regulations contribute significantly to the undersupply of housing and housing affordability challenges. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: Expanding Opportunities for the Construction of Starter Homes and Workforce Housing
Zillow: Late May is the Best Time to List a Home
Zillow noted the best time for listings varies among markets. Continue Reading Zillow: Late May is the Best Time to List a Home
Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
The average selling price at $1.08 million was down by 2.2% over the same period. Continue Reading Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
The development will be located 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Continue Reading Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Antonio Gaines said it was uncertain how many FHA workers would be laid off Continue Reading FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Banosian joined the company (formerly Guaranteed Rate) in 2007 and was most recently executive vice president for sales. Continue Reading Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
Stephanie Lovins wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the receipt. Continue Reading Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
The properties encompass nearly 80 million rentable square feet across the nation with over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs. Continue Reading GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 9% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity













