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Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
When a reporter asked if he would fire Siebert, Trump answered, “Yeah, I want him out.” Continue Reading Report: US Attorney Plans to Resign Under Trump Pressure for Not Bringing Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Letitia James
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Curious new legislation to encourage affordable housing, Treasury Secretary Bessent’s unlikely sense of humor, and Robert Redford’s impact on Utah real estate. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 15-18
Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
To prevent the shortfall from growing, the report recommended the creation of approximately 34,100 new homes per year over the next decade. Continue Reading Report: Colorado’s Housing Shortfall is Narrowing
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Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Khan and Mayberry face up to five years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine in addition to the possible forfeiture of their luxury home. Continue Reading Ex-NASA Manager and Husband Plead Guilty in Mortgage Fraud Case
Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
She succeeds Wesley M. LePatner, who served in both roles until she was murdered in a shooting at her Manhattan office building on July 28. Continue Reading Katie Keenan Named CEO at Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust
Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The five-month investigation into the case has yet to generate any clear evidence that James intentionally made false statements to secure favorable terms on a mortgage for her Virginia home. Continue Reading Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
KKR Raises $850 Million for New Real Estate Credit Strategy
“We believe it is a great time to invest real estate credit,” said Matt Salem, partner and head of real estate credit. Continue Reading KKR Raises $850 Million for New Real Estate Credit Strategy
Housing Supply at 5-Year High, Demand at 5-Year Low
Roughly 41,000 home-purchase agreements were canceled in January. Continue Reading Housing Supply at 5-Year High, Demand at 5-Year Low
Multifamily Developers Express Mixed Views on Market
NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz is projecting “multifamily construction will decline again in the first half of 2025.” Continue Reading Multifamily Developers Express Mixed Views on Market
Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.87% as of Feb. 13. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates in Further Decline
Real Estate Investment Firm Head Pleads Guilty to $62.8 Million Fraud Scheme
Elie Schwartz pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Real Estate Investment Firm Head Pleads Guilty to $62.8 Million Fraud Scheme
Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
“Early evidence suggests the Trump Administration and DOGE are violating the US Constitution and a variety of laws,” the lawmakers wrote. Continue Reading Democrat Leaders Urge Federal Reserve and Regulators Not to Work with Elon Musk’s DOGE
UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
“We’re urgently using all levers available to build the homes we need so more families can get on the housing ladder,” said Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Continue Reading UK Government Plans to Build Up to 12 New Towns to Alleviate Housing Shortage
Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
“Projections indicate that Washoe County could run out of developable land by 2027,” said Gov. Lombardo. Continue Reading Nevada Governor Seeks State Resolution Calling to Release Federal Land for Housing
Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
The Amsterdam-based Arcona Property Fund (APF) acquired a land plot in central Kyiv for $2 million. Continue Reading Ukraine Records First Real Estate Purchase by Western Private Fund Since Russian Invasion
Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
The Seattle-based company did not release a press statement on the layoffs. Continue Reading Redfin to Lay Off 450 Employees Following Partnership with Zillow
