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Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
“Texas homeowners and renters are being squeezed as their local jurisdictions tout bloated budgets,” said Abbott. Continue Reading Texas Gov. Abbott Proposes Tax Relief Plan
Peachtree Group Taps Mike Morey as EVP for Capital Markets
Earlier in his career, he served as vice president and regional manager at Intervest Mortgage Investment Co. Continue Reading Peachtree Group Taps Mike Morey as EVP for Capital Markets
NAR Hires Advertising Agency to Help Improve Its Image
The terms of the contract were not disclosed. Continue Reading NAR Hires Advertising Agency to Help Improve Its Image
RFK Stadium’s Fate Uncertain After Continuing Resolution is Pulled
Earlier this year, the National Park Service (NPS) has given its approval for the demolition of RFK Stadium. Continue Reading RFK Stadium’s Fate Uncertain After Continuing Resolution is Pulled
Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
The national median home price has climbed to $364,750 during the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Report: Home Affordability Worsened in Q4
Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Role in Chicago Bank Failure
Marek Matczuk was convicted by a jury in federal court last year. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Sentenced for Role in Chicago Bank Failure
CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
The CFPB report also noted that domestic violence survivors face additional problems with servicers. Continue Reading CFPB: Mortgage Servicers Preying on Divorced and Widowed Borrowers
Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
The company claimed it was settling the charges to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. Continue Reading Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Timothy Trifilo will be sentenced on May 19, 2025. Continue Reading DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The Fed also stressed that it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
The top underwriter in the third quarter as measured by market share was First American Title Insurance Co. (21.9%). Continue Reading Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canadian private home, auto and business insurers, has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for failing to protect property owners from climate-related disasters during 2024. “After the costliest summer in Canadian history, with almost $8 billion in insured losses due to floods, hail and wildfires, the… Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
