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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
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Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
The survey polled 1,276 responses from Hispanic professionals in the real estate industry in 39 states, including Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
The group said the DC Council only offered “insignificant penalties if the Commanders delay or never build affordable housing.” Continue Reading Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
The company blamed rising inflation and the disruptions created by the Covid-19 pandemic for its current financial difficulties. Continue Reading Craft Retailer Jo-Ann Plans to Close 500 Stores
DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Four FEMA employees who conducted the transaction, including Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans, have been fired by the DHS. Continue Reading DHS Claws Back $59 Million Given to NYC Hotels Housing Illegal Immigrants
Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
The typical home that sells takes 56 days to go under contract, the longest span in nearly five years. Continue Reading Report: Typical Homebuyer Pays Roughly 2% Less Than the List Price
PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Canada is dealing with a population that swelled by 17.4% between 2006 and 2021. Continue Reading New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
“Your efforts to dismantle the CFPB are dangerous, and we will fight them at every turn,” the lawmakers stated. Continue Reading Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
In addition to the prison term, Whalen was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Continue Reading Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
McKernan stepped down from the board of directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be considered for the CFPB directorship. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
“We believe it will increase our overall traffic,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue Reading Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
