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Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
In 28 states and the District of Columbia, the number of zombie properties fell quarter-over-quarter. Continue Reading Report: Vacant Residential Property Rate Held Steady in Q1
Hong Kong Court Orders Liquidation of the Beleaguered Developer China Evergrande Group
Evergrande CEO Siu Shawn told Chinese media his company is still focused on completing home building projects despite the liquidation order. Continue Reading Hong Kong Court Orders Liquidation of the Beleaguered Developer China Evergrande Group
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 22-26
This week’s Hits and Misses considers a new real estate trade group, increased attention on Native American housing and the collapse of a historic church. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 22-26
Insurance Firm Leases Full Floor in the Empire State Building
Earlier this month, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company opened its first New York City location at the iconic office tower. Continue Reading Insurance Firm Leases Full Floor in the Empire State Building
Michael Joyce Named Vice Chairman in CBRE’s Boston Office
Joyce was previously vice chairman of Cushman & Wakefield’s Boston leasing practice. Continue Reading Michael Joyce Named Vice Chairman in CBRE’s Boston Office
Pending Home Sales Up by 8.3%
NAR also released its Economic Outlook as of January 2024, projecting a 13% year-over-year increase in existing home sales for 2024 to 4.62 million. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up by 8.3%
Three Settlements Reached in ‘Pocket Listing’ Lawsuit
However, PLS did not reach a settlement with NAR. Continue Reading Three Settlements Reached in ‘Pocket Listing’ Lawsuit
FHLB Cincinnati Adds $3.9 Million to Disaster Reconstruction Program
Since inception of the program, nearly $13.7 million has been authorized to help impacted communities. Continue Reading FHLB Cincinnati Adds $3.9 Million to Disaster Reconstruction Program
Jones Walker Hires Real Estate-Focused Attorney Chris Wootten as a Partner
“We are delighted to welcome Chris to our tax team,” said Bill Hines, the firm’s managing partner. Continue Reading Jones Walker Hires Real Estate-Focused Attorney Chris Wootten as a Partner
RentRedi Expands Management Platform for Nontraditional Rental Properties
The features benefit those involved in house hacking, rent-to-own, and renting salons, parking spaces, storage spaces, garages, and student housing. Continue Reading RentRedi Expands Management Platform for Nontraditional Rental Properties
Tech Trends: Create More Meaningful Email Campaigns
Tech columnist Tony Garritano considers three email platforms for improving your business communications messaging. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Create More Meaningful Email Campaigns
