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US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
CNN reports Leiweke’s pardon was coordinated by Trey Gowdy, a former South Carolina congressman and Fox News host. Continue Reading Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
State Farm Ends Home Insurance Sales in California
The company is the leading home insurance firm in California. Continue Reading State Farm Ends Home Insurance Sales in California
New Investment Platform Focuses on Manufactured Housing Communities
Bryan Gordon, chairman and CEO of MV+ and M2C, noted, “Manufactured housing has been somewhat ignored by many sophisticated real estate investors.” Continue Reading New Investment Platform Focuses on Manufactured Housing Communities
Closinglock Debuts ID Verification Solution for Real Estate and Title Agencies
Closinglock CEO and Co-founder Andy White called the offering “a game-changer for the real estate industry.” Continue Reading Closinglock Debuts ID Verification Solution for Real Estate and Title Agencies
Study: Increased Home Construction Will Fuel Furniture Sales
The report cited an “increasing immigrant population” as helping to speed the furniture sector’s growth. Continue Reading Study: Increased Home Construction Will Fuel Furniture Sales
Suzanne Somers’ Former Palm Springs Estate Listed for $12.9 Million
The 28-acre property includes five buildings encompassing a total of 7,280 square feet. Continue Reading Suzanne Somers’ Former Palm Springs Estate Listed for $12.9 Million
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 22-26
Political tumult, an Alabama city’s honor and the preservation of a music icon’s childhood home are among the week’s best and worst news. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 22-26
OUCH! US Homeownership Rate at Lowest Level Since 1970
As homeownership levels sank, rental housing levels increased. Continue Reading OUCH! US Homeownership Rate at Lowest Level Since 1970
Disney Offers Preview of Upcoming Pixar Place Hotel
This is the first time that a Disney hotel is specifically designed around the Pixar brand. Continue Reading Disney Offers Preview of Upcoming Pixar Place Hotel
UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Unlike the U.S., mortgage borrowers in the U.K. are required to renew mortgages on a cyclical basis. Continue Reading UK Homeowners Facing Mortgage Rates Over 5%
Massachusetts Couple Indicted in Commercial Lending Fraud Scheme
Louis R. Masaschi and his wife Jeanette Norman obtained loans by using phony financial information. Continue Reading Massachusetts Couple Indicted in Commercial Lending Fraud Scheme
