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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
“I’m tempted to try to say something really profound and esoteric and I guess here it is — housing is good,” Ding said Continue Reading ‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Advocates for New Jersey Affordable Housing
Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Affordability among both Black and Hispanic households increased to 11% in 2025, up from 10% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: California’s Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2025
Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
The ballot resolution would lower the maximum a property value can increase from 3% to 1.75% for primary residences and agricultural land. Continue Reading Oklahoma Property Tax Relief Measure Set for November Ballot
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Maryland’s Real Property Search System is Back Online Following Cybersecurity Concerns
No details were provided on who might have been responsible for the breach. Continue Reading Maryland’s Real Property Search System is Back Online Following Cybersecurity Concerns
Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
Pricing begins from the low $500,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Debuts Gated Community Outside of Atlanta
I Sat in a Room and Watched Someone Describe America’s Mortgage Application — and We’d Be Denied
A 124% debt-to-GDP ratio isn’t a political point. It’s a loan file. And right now, the file needs work. Continue Reading I Sat in a Room and Watched Someone Describe America’s Mortgage Application — and We’d Be Denied
Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Stays on the Federal Reserve Board
“I’ve wanted to fire him, but I hate to be controversial,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump Threatens to Fire Powell if He Stays on the Federal Reserve Board
Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 5% and was 15% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
Foshay Tower, Historic Minneapolis Property, Faces Foreclosure
The 32-story Art Deco property was built in 1929 as the corporate headquarters for utilities mogul Wilbur Foshay. Continue Reading Foshay Tower, Historic Minneapolis Property, Faces Foreclosure
Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Pricing begins in the $280,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Georgia Community
Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Bascom plans to complete lease-up of the property and implement institutional-grade management through Cushman & Wakefield. Continue Reading Bascom Group Acquires 294-Unit Las Vegas Apartment Community for $103 Million
Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
“Any construction project that has cost overruns of almost 80% over the original construction budget deserves some serious review,” said US Attorney Jeanine Pirro. Continue Reading Prosecutors Make Surprise Visit to Federal Reserve HQ Renovation Site
Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte has yet to publicly produce evidence that the former employees received kickbacks. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
California is the 16th state for the company’s operations since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
The survey found 74% of respondents stating now is a good time to sell, while 83% of potential sellers expected to get their asking price or more this spring. Continue Reading Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
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