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HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
The “Minneapolis 2040” plan was faulted for prioritizing housing resources to serve nonwhite residents. Continue Reading HUD Targets Minneapolis for Alleged Race-Based Housing Plans
Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
On a regional basis, pending home sales were down in all four regions on a month-over-month measurement. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Plummeted During December
Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
Kinexx will operate as a subsidiary of LaPhair Capital Partners, with Scott Upshaw as its new CEO. Continue Reading Investment Firm Acquires Kinexx Modular Construction
John B. Johnson, Co-Founder and Former CEO of MortgageAmerica Inc., Dies at 84
He served on the board of directors of the Mortgage Bankers Association from 1999-2003. Continue Reading John B. Johnson, Co-Founder and Former CEO of MortgageAmerica Inc., Dies at 84
Kroger and Albertsons Propose Selling 166 More Stores to Gain Merger
The initial agreement was for the offloading of 413 locations to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. Continue Reading Kroger and Albertsons Propose Selling 166 More Stores to Gain Merger
The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale credited state and local policies with giving the top 10 a conspicuously West Coast slant. Continue Reading The Most Eco-Friendly Housing Market Is…
HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
HUD estimates approximately 10% of new FHA single-family homes constructed each year are within the 100-year floodplain. Continue Reading HUD Announces Final Rule for Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Trump Maintains $175 Million Bond, Albeit with New Conditions
“We put up cash and the number is 175,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Maintains $175 Million Bond, Albeit with New Conditions
Fashion Retailer Express Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 100 Stores
Last month, the retailer was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange. Continue Reading Fashion Retailer Express Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close Up to 100 Stores
Joel Sebree Resigns as CEO at California Association of Realtors
Debra Ferrier, currently CEO of CAR’s for-profit subsidiary Real Estate Business Services, will serve as interim CEO. Continue Reading Joel Sebree Resigns as CEO at California Association of Realtors
Will Forcello Named Managing Director at CBRE
Forcello was previously a senior director and has led several business units in CBRE during his 15-plus years with the company. Continue Reading Will Forcello Named Managing Director at CBRE
NY Attorney General Seeks to Void Trump’s $175 Million Bond in Valuation Fraud Case
Letitia James claimed Knight Specialty Insurance Company was a “small insurer that is not authorized to write business in New York.” Continue Reading NY Attorney General Seeks to Void Trump’s $175 Million Bond in Valuation Fraud Case













