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Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
“Any construction project that has cost overruns of almost 80% over the original construction budget deserves some serious review,” said US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Continue Reading Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte has yet to publicly produce evidence that the former employees received kickbacks. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports
“People who get sick shouldn’t have their financial future upended,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Finalizes Rule to Remove Medical Bills from Credit Reports
Freddie Mac Names James Whitlinger as EVP and CFO
Whitlinger previously served as Freddie Mac’s senior vice president and single-family CFO since 2014. Continue Reading Freddie Mac Names James Whitlinger as EVP and CFO
Developer Apologizes for Demolishing Sydney Childhood Home of AC/DC Founders
Although it has been on the National Trust Register of Historic Houses in 2013, that did not protect it from demolition. Continue Reading Developer Apologizes for Demolishing Sydney Childhood Home of AC/DC Founders
Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
“Market conditions varied by market segment in 2024,” said TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
“Vanderbilt knowingly traps people in risky loans in order to close the deal on selling a manufactured home,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
The complex is 92% leased to eight tenants. Continue Reading LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
He most recently served as vice president and head of commercial real estate research. Continue Reading MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
CBRE will move into the Lever House while Citadel will occupy the Tishman Building. Continue Reading CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Chris was previously an executive advisor at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Continue Reading Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3% from 2023 and 86% from 2019. Continue Reading Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024














