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DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Timothy Trifilo will be sentenced on May 19, 2025. Continue Reading DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The Fed also stressed that it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
The top underwriter in the third quarter as measured by market share was First American Title Insurance Co. (21.9%). Continue Reading Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
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Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canadian private home, auto and business insurers, has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for failing to protect property owners from… Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
The new rule requires lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan. Continue Reading CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
MaxHome established partnerships with leading real estate brokerages including Baird & Warner and the Jason Mitchell Group. Continue Reading MaxHome Raises $2 Million in Pre-Seed Funding Round
Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
The GSA plan said the reduction will involve 1.5 million square feet and more than $475 million in estimated cost avoidance over 10 years. Continue Reading Feds to Shed 8 Government Buildings
Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Also being planned is the full remodeling of 2,000 stores, renovations at another 2,250 outlets and the relocation of 45 stores. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans 575 New US Stores in 2025
Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
The rate of equity growth dropped from 8% from the second quarter to 2.5% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Equity Gains Down by More Than 5%
St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Funding
The council’s decision was 4-3. Continue Reading St. Petersburg City Council Approves Tampa Bay Rays Stadium Funding
Joshua Smith Joins eXp Realty Network of Agents
Smith gained national attention as the host of The GSD Mode Podcast. Continue Reading Joshua Smith Joins eXp Realty Network of Agents
Now Open: The World’s Most Expensive Real Estate Development
Homebuyers in Mareterra have a choice from 100 apartments valued at more than $100,000 per square meter. Continue Reading Now Open: The World’s Most Expensive Real Estate Development
CBRE Executive Gifts $5 Million to Chapman University for Real Estate School
The new school will house Chapman’s MS in Real Estate program. Continue Reading CBRE Executive Gifts $5 Million to Chapman University for Real Estate School
Northmarq Sells Maryland Build-to-Rent Community for $54 Million
The property was built in 2023 and is located 19 miles south of downtown Baltimore. Continue Reading Northmarq Sells Maryland Build-to-Rent Community for $54 Million
Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.69% as of Dec. 5. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in a Modest Drop
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CMBS DELINQUENCY RATE DROPS BY FIVE BASIS POINTS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/cmbs-delinquency-rate-drops-by-five-basis-points/
JEF CONN NAMED 2024 BOARD CHAIRMAN OF TEXAS REALTORS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/jef-conn-named-2024-board-chairman-of-texas-realtors/
MBA’S BROEKSMIT EXPRESSES ‘SIGNIFICANT CONCERN’ OVER PAUSING FORECLOSURES ON VA-GUARANTEED LOANS. Learn more at https://wrenews.com/mbas-broeksmit-expresses-significant-concern-over-pausing-foreclosures-on-va-guaranteed-loans/
