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Kalshi Predictive Market Favors a New Chicago Bears Stadium in Illinois
The Bears have begun geotechnical testing of the soil at the Wolf Lake Terminals site in Hammond as part of viability study for an Indiana venue. Continue Reading Kalshi Predictive Market Favors a New Chicago Bears Stadium in Illinois
FHFA’s Pulte to Relinquish Intelligence Chief Role on Aug. 3
“I am eternally grateful to President Trump for the opportunity to serve as Director of National Intelligence,” he said. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte to Relinquish Intelligence Chief Role on Aug. 3
Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
“Mortgage rates reached nine-month highs over the month, which put pressure on homebuyers and reduced the demand for refinancing,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Improved Slightly in May
Baltimore City Council Advances Property Tax Relief Bill
The measure reduces the property tax rate by 1 cent for every $100 of assessed property value. Continue Reading Baltimore City Council Advances Property Tax Relief Bill
Canadian Government Provides $112 Million for 217-Unit Toronto Multifamily Property
No timeline was provided on when the property will begin accepting tenants. Continue Reading Canadian Government Provides $112 Million for 217-Unit Toronto Multifamily Property
John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
He recently served as CFO of the fintech Spring Oaks Capital. Continue Reading John McNeill Joins MAXEX as CFO
M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
The financial terms of the two transactions were not disclosed. Continue Reading M&A News Reconfigures Mortgage Banking Industry
Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
Average second-lien HELOC rates fell to 6.6% in March, their most attractive level since late 2022. Continue Reading Home Equity Withdrawals Reached Highest Q1 Level in 5 Years
SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
This will be the first permanent fire station in Jacumba, a small, rural community in Eastern San Diego County near the US-Mexico border. Continue Reading SolaREIT Donates 5-Acre Parcel for New San Diego-Area Fire Station
Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Jim Parker and David Grove most recently served as area presidents, leading Lennar’s East and West operations, respectively. Continue Reading Lennar Announces Two Executive Promotions
Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
The group will continue collecting signatures and refocus their efforts for a place on the November 2027 ballot. Continue Reading Ohio Initiative to Abolish Property Taxes Falls Short in Gathering Signatures for Ballot Referendum
Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case
Both defendants were also ordered to pay restitution to the victims in the total amount of $221,9862.71. Continue Reading Former Mayor of NJ Town Sentenced in Mortgage Fraud Case













