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Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
Stephen Webster was indicted on Sept. 12 and arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 30. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Dream Finders Homes Acquires Alliant National Title Insurance
Hyatt in Joint Venture with Spain’s Grupo Piñero
Hyatt plans to appoint Bahia Principe CEO Julio Pérez as the chief executive to lead the management company. Continue Reading Hyatt in Joint Venture with Spain’s Grupo Piñero
Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
No explanation was given for Durkin’s termination. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman Fires President and CEO Scott Durkin
Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit considers housing policy after Election Day. Continue Reading Guest Opinion: MBA Chief Broeksmit on the Election and Housing Policy
NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
Council of Multiple Listing Services put its support behind the organization’s course of action. Continue Reading NAR Delays Decision on Clear Cooperation Policy
FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
The maximum LTV ratio of purchase loans eligible for appraisal waivers increasing from 80% to 90%. Continue Reading FHFA Updates GSEs’ Appraisal Policies
More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
Year-to-date, home sales in Wisconsin are up 3.8% compared to the first nine months of 2023. Continue Reading More Homes for Sale in Wisconsin, Yet Sales are Down
New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
The platform is being launched on the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Continue Reading New Platform Focused on Encouraging Women’s Homeownership
Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
The Coastal Association of Realtors is among the lawsuit’s supporters. Continue Reading Maryland Resort Town Sues Feds Over Offshore Wind Project
Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
MBA predicts mortgage rates will reach 5.9% by the end of 2025. Continue Reading Forecast: Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.3 Trillion in 2025
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