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Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
Jonathan Rinderknecht was an Uber driver and former Pacific Palisades resident. Continue Reading Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
UMH Properties Acquires Georgia Manufactured Home Community for $2.6 Million
The 43-acre community contains 130 developed homesites, of which 32% are occupied. Continue Reading UMH Properties Acquires Georgia Manufactured Home Community for $2.6 Million
Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
In August, total US consumer debt totaled $17.91 trillion, up 2.1% year-over-year. Continue Reading Report: Mortgage Debt Accounted for Nearly Three-Quarters of All Consumer Debt in August
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eXp Realty Launches UK Commercial Division
eXp Realty now has the first agent-powered platform in the UK to offer both residential and commercial services under a single model. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches UK Commercial Division
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 18.5% from 16.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down Again
Lincoln Property Company Acquires BL Mosher Consulting
The financial aspects of the transaction were not disclosed. Continue Reading Lincoln Property Company Acquires BL Mosher Consulting
Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
81% of respondents think they will get their asking price or more. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer
360training.com Inc., an online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, has acquired My Mortgage Trainer, an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Selling stocks to buy a house, the continued delay on confirming the new CFPB director, and layoffs at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
By 2020, Michelle O’Connor owed the IRS nearly $500,000 in taxes, penalties, and interest. Continue Reading Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
Cincinnati Bengals Want $350 Million from Ohio to Renovate Stadium
The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the commissioners of Ohio’s Hamilton County are asking the state government for $350 million for what they describe as an “overhaul of Paycor Stadium.” The Cincinnati Business Courier reports the requested money would cover 42% of an...
New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
The property is approximately 90% leased and anchored by Aldi, Burlington and Urban Air. Continue Reading New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen said, “This decision sends a clear message — we will not allow Finland to be undermined.” Continue Reading Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
“This is a major step toward improving real estate collaboration,” said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. Continue Reading Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program












