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11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners
Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
“The outlook for the spring homebuying season in the Mid-Atlantic has become cloudier,” said Bright MLS Chief Economist Lisa Sturtevant. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down Amid Decline in New Listings
Arrest Made in 2011 Killing of Iowa Realtor
Ashley Okland was 27 years old when she was fatally shot inside a model townhouse in West Des Moines on April 8, 2011. Continue Reading Arrest Made in 2011 Killing of Iowa Realtor
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Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
The number of homes on the market last month totaled 33,971, up by nearly 2% from February 2025 and up by 5.5% from January. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Trend Upwards
Rep. Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Charges
Just where Swalwell is living has become a sticking point in his campaign for governor of California. Continue Reading Rep. Swalwell Drops Lawsuit Against FHFA’s Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Charges
Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
2025 marked the largest single-year increase in Hispanic homeownership since the US Census Bureau started tracking this data. Continue Reading Report: Hispanic Homeownership at New Record High
Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
The project encompasses a quartet of four-story buildings featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment layouts. Continue Reading Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
Moses joined MISMO earlier this year as a contractor. Continue Reading MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
The Brazilian auction market has been disrupted with altered documents, fake websites, and inconsistent public records. Continue Reading Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
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