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Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Continue Reading Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
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NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
Goodell ruled out having the team remaining at Soldier Field, their longtime Chicago home. Continue Reading NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
One year ago, the CMBS delinquency rate was 6.65%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
“Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August 2022,” said First American Chief Economist Mark Fleming. Continue Reading Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?
White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future
Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
The senators either declined to comment or insisted their vote was not influenced by the campaign donations. Continue Reading Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors
Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
“My focus now is to make agents more successful,” said Golod. Continue Reading Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass
More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
In Miami, nearly two-thirds (62.6%) of home listings are stale, the biggest share of all the major metros. Continue Reading More Than Half of Homes for Sale on the Market for At Least 60 Days
Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Betenbough Companies is the parent of Betenbough Homes, which has Texas-based operations in Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland, and Odessa. Continue Reading Partnership Between loanDepot and Betenbough Companies Creates New Mortgage Lender
Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
She set an April 8 deadline for a response. Continue Reading Sen. Warren Accuses 14 Corporations of Predatory Rental Housing Practices
Gov. Newsom Issues Warnings to 15 Localities for Noncompliance on Affordable Housing Access
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has put forth final warnings to 15 cities and counties that have yet to acquiesce to his administration’s demands on affordable housing access. The 15 communities that received notice today remain more than two years behind schedule and...
Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
Su Jiabong used a “golden passport” issued by the Caribbean nation of St. Kitts and Nevis to create UK companies that acquired at least 85 residential properties between September 2023 and June 2025 Continue Reading Report: UK Seizes $108 Million in London Property Bought by Chinese Fugitive
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