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CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Three of the five major commercial property sectors recorded delinquency rate declines. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
Last July, Farley was announced to become the successor to Merri Jo Cowen. Continue Reading Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
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Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Prior to Wyndham, Sripathi was vice president of finance and capital markets at RLJ Lodging Trust. Continue Reading Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
The deal will allow the university to remain on the property for up to five years as campus-based programs and university offices are relocated. Continue Reading Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Wood pilings can last for centuries underwater, but they begin to decay when exposed to oxygen. Continue Reading Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
The property, which is dubbed “Fountainhead,” was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980. Continue Reading Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Last month’s price was a 5.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
The statewide median sales price was $430,000, a $15,000 or 3.6% increase from October 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Prices at Brunson Station will start from the low $300,000s for townhomes and the mid $300,000s for single-family homes. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
“Colluding to drive up prices is illegal,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Continue Reading Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals













