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Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Both Roberta Leigh Dawson and Edward Fitzgerald pled guilty last September. Continue Reading Virginia Duo Sentenced for Mortgage and Investment Fraud Schemes
Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
As of Sept. 30, 2025, Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust reported total assets of $261.1 million and total deposits of $212.1 million. Continue Reading Chicago Bank Becomes First to Fail in 2026
MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
“The jumbo index increased to its highest level since August 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading MBA: Mortgage Credit Availability Up for Sixth Consecutive Month
Foreclosure Activity Down During First Half of the Year
Nationwide, 0.13% of all housing units (one in every 794) had a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down During First Half of the Year
Redfin: Median Home Sale Price Hits Record High for Ninth Straight Week
The typical home is selling for 0.4% less than its asking price. Continue Reading Redfin: Median Home Sale Price Hits Record High for Ninth Straight Week
NYC Developer in $272 Million Settlement Over Defrauding EB-5 Investors
Richard Xia will repay $228 million that he took from the EB-5 investors. Continue Reading NYC Developer in $272 Million Settlement Over Defrauding EB-5 Investors
Report: Home Improvement Retailer LL Flooring Weighs Bankruptcy Filing
The company has more than 400 stores across 47 states. Continue Reading Report: Home Improvement Retailer LL Flooring Weighs Bankruptcy Filing
Home Sales Decline Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Although fewer homes were being sold, more properties were available for sale in June. Continue Reading Home Sales Decline Across Mid-Atlantic Region
Builders Ask Congress to Support Policies to Enable Affordable Housing Construction
Regulatory costs account for nearly 25% of the cost of a single-family home and more than 40% of the cost of a typical apartment development. Continue Reading Builders Ask Congress to Support Policies to Enable Affordable Housing Construction
Francis Ford Coppola Opens Atlanta Hotel with Filmmaker Facilities
The hotel features a screening room/theater for private viewings and dailies screening. Continue Reading Francis Ford Coppola Opens Atlanta Hotel with Filmmaker Facilities
5-Floor NYC Penthouse Sells for $135 Million
The 12,500-square-foot unit is one of 22 residences located above the Aman New York hotel in the historic Crown Building in Manhattan. Continue Reading 5-Floor NYC Penthouse Sells for $135 Million
ARIA Property Services Seeks Texas-Based Wholesale Realtors
Candidates must hold a current Texas Real Estate License and demonstrate a strong track record in wholesale real estate. Continue Reading ARIA Property Services Seeks Texas-Based Wholesale Realtors















