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Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
The stadium will be powered entirely on solar and wind energy. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
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Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
“This transaction is a testament to the high-quality portfolio that Sotherly has built over the past 20-plus years,” said David Folsom, Sotherly’s CEO. Continue Reading Joint Venture Acquires Sotherly Hotels REIT
Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
BeelineEquity closed five blockchain-tracked equity transactions, with five more scheduled this month. Continue Reading Beeline Announces First Blockchain-Recorded Home Equity Transactions
Plymouth Industrial REIT Acquired by Joint Venture for $2.1 Billion
“This all-cash transaction will deliver significant, immediate and certain value to Plymouth shareholders,” said Jeff Witherell, CEO and co-founder of Plymouth. Continue Reading Plymouth Industrial REIT Acquired by Joint Venture for $2.1 Billion
Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
Ted Gerike, founder of the Los Angeles cinema and bookstore Now Instant Image Hall, was hired as the theater’s creative director. Continue Reading Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
The agreement is designed to identify and remove barriers to public and private capital flows into housing finance systems, with an emphasis on long-term, stable investment. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
According to the companies, M2B Mortgage was created to “provide a more personalized, streamlined, and reliable lending experience.” Continue Reading Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
The duo hired contractors to remodel former office spaces for their secret living quarters. Continue Reading Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
The closing of HUD’s Los Angeles field offices by the ongoing riots, Ohio lawmakers kowtowing to the Cleveland Browns, and a real estate agent who keeps selling at 100. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
The Nijjar family and their related companies own and manage over 22,000 rental housing units statewide. Continue Reading California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
The property is the headquarters and practice facility of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. Continue Reading Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
The acquired company will become Hallmark Home Mortgage, Powered by Fairway. Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Acquires Hallmark Home Mortgage
New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
“Clearly, our taxpayers are telling us across Ohio that the current status quo is not working,” said Rep. David Thomas. Continue Reading New Bill Seeks to Give Ohio Counties the Ability to Cut Property Taxes
Pennsylvania Title Company President Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Underwriter, Clients and the SBA
Louis Belletieri is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 12 and faces a maximum possible sentence of 40 years’ imprisonment. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Title Company President Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Underwriter, Clients and the SBA
