Current News & Events
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
California is the 16th state for the company’s operations since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
The initiative will create a structured, hands-on model tailored to rural and agricultural property appraisals. Continue Reading The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
Justin Trudeau has announced his resignation as Canada’s 23rd prime minister. Continue Reading Justin Trudeau Resigns as Canada’s Prime Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Editor Phil Hall asks the upcoming 47th president some questions regarding housing-related matters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
2025 President-elect George Kypreos took the leadership reins. Continue Reading Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
The Padgitt Ranch in Coleman County was once the largest fenced ranch in Texas. Continue Reading Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
Since “Breaking Bad” aired, the home has attracted endless waves of fans taking photos of the 1,900-square-foot property. Continue Reading Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
President-elect Donald J. Trump pledged to scuttle the program once he is in office. Continue Reading NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
An unlikely new site for affordable housing, a spike in CMBS delinquencies and a very long wait to sell a home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
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