Current News & Events
Radian Group CEO Rick Thornberry Announces Retirement
The board of directors has appointed Mike Weinbach as CEO-Elect, effective June 1. Continue Reading Radian Group CEO Rick Thornberry Announces Retirement
Michigan House Passes Bill Package to Slash Property Taxes
House Democrats insisted the proposed tax cuts were reckless. Continue Reading Michigan House Passes Bill Package to Slash Property Taxes
North Carolina Attorney Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State prosecuted the case at the request of the Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office. Continue Reading North Carolina Attorney Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Poll Finds Wisconsin Voters Prefer Lowering Property Taxes Over Funding Public Schools
“It’s not as simple as just paying for schools from property taxes; the state has a role in that as well,” said poll director Charles Franklin. Continue Reading Poll Finds Wisconsin Voters Prefer Lowering Property Taxes Over Funding Public Schools
‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Oddly, the Airbnb listing doesn’t identify the property as being featured in “Heated Rivalry.” Continue Reading ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage Going on Airbnb, ‘Breaking Bad’ House Sold to Streamer Adin Ross
Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
“When barriers are removed and supply grows, affordability improves,” said Varun Krishna, CEO of Rocket Companies. Continue Reading Rocket Companies and Compass Announce 3-Year Strategic Alliance
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
The program provides grant funding for homebuyer downpayment assistance, housing development and rehabilitation, and legal assistance for property owners. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Allocates $120 Million for Affordable Housing Programs
Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
The building will be turned over to the General Services Administration for sale. Continue Reading Department of Agriculture to Move from Longtime DC HQ
Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Willamette Valley Bank is a state-chartered community bank founded in 2000. Continue Reading Oregon’s Willamette Valley Bank to Cease Residential Mortgage Lending
Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
The announcement comes after the company posted a 5% same-store sales decline in North America during the fourth quarter of 2025. Continue Reading Papa Johns to Close 300 Restaurants
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.76%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Drops Below 6% for the First Time Since 2022
St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
Elliott pleaded guilty in November in U.S. District Court to two counts of wire fraud. Continue Reading St. Louis Contractor Sentenced to 3 Years for Pandemic Loan Fraud
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