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Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer
Cherisse Louidor was arrested Saturday on charges of grand theft of $20,000 or more and operating as an unlicensed real estate broker. Continue Reading Unlicensed Florida Broker Arrested for Defrauding First-Time Homebuyer
Report: Blue Owl Capital Planning to Launch Data Center REIT
Blue Owl has more than $319 billion of assets under management across credit, real assets and strategic capital. Continue Reading Report: Blue Owl Capital Planning to Launch Data Center REIT
South Korean Homebuyers Complain About Brokers Charging Fees to Tour Properties
The Korea Association of Realtors is seeking the creation of a viewing fee system that would set amount for showing homes and conducting site visits. Continue Reading South Korean Homebuyers Complain About Brokers Charging Fees to Tour Properties
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We Said Competition Would Lower Mortgage Costs. Now Let’s Prove It.
FHFA is expanding VantageScore 4.0 across GSE mortgage lending. Now the industry needs to prove that greater credit-score competition actually benefits borrowers. Continue Reading We Said Competition Would Lower Mortgage Costs. Now Let’s Prove It.
Florida Realtors Allocate $10 Million to Promote Property Tax Relief Amendment
Florida Realtors said Amendment 3 offers “an opportunity to provide meaningful property tax relief while strengthening Florida’s commitment to attainable homeownership.” Continue Reading Florida Realtors Allocate $10 Million to Promote Property Tax Relief Amendment
349-Home Development Proposed at Historic Virginia Plantation
The property is currently under agricultural zoning, with a maximum of about 52 homes allowed by right. Continue Reading 349-Home Development Proposed at Historic Virginia Plantation
eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
eLEND is partnering with Ready4Remodel to give brokers and borrowers AI-powered renovation visualizations, cost estimates and financing insights. Continue Reading eLEND Partners With Ready4Remodel to Bring AI Into Renovation Lending
Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
In 2025, 25% of new homes were under 1,800 square feet, up from 16% in 2015. Continue Reading Report: New Homes Have Been Getting Smaller
Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
Four new developments related to artificial intelligence usage in the real estate industry. Continue Reading Tech Trends: All Eyes on AI
New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $393,800. Continue Reading New Home Sales Plunged 10.5% in July
Christie’s International Real Estate Opens Abu Dhabi Agency
This marks the third location in the United Arab Emirates for the company, which has a presence in Dubai and Ra Al Khaimah. Continue Reading Christie’s International Real Estate Opens Abu Dhabi Agency
America Needs More Homes. Builders Are Being Given Reasons to Build Fewer
America needs more housing. But builders still have to produce homes at a cost buyers can afford. John G. Stevens examines why America’s housing shortage and affordability crisis cannot be solved separately. Continue Reading America Needs More Homes. Builders Are Being Given Reasons to Build Fewer
Illinois Home Sales Up Slightly, Chicago Sales in Decline
The city of Chicago experienced a 2.9% year-over-year decrease in sales in July with 2,137 sales, down from 2,201 one year before. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up Slightly, Chicago Sales in Decline
CrossCountry Mortgage Completes Acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp.
As a result of the merger, Two Harbor’s common stock will no longer be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Continue Reading CrossCountry Mortgage Completes Acquisition of Two Harbors Investment Corp.
New Data Reports Highlight Continued Home Price Acceleration
Chicago, New York and Cleveland experienced the highest gains with year-over-year price increases of 6.9%, 4.8% and 4.1%, respectively. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight Continued Home Price Acceleration
California Gov. Newsom Lists Sacramento-Area Mansion for $7.5 Million
The property was acquired for $3.7 million in 2018. Continue Reading California Gov. Newsom Lists Sacramento-Area Mansion for $7.5 Million
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