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Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The inventory of homes available for purchase rose 17.9% year-over-year to the highest November level since 2015. Continue Reading Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
Hospitality Capital Partners Acquires 5 Arizona Hotels for $72 Million
With this transaction, HCP’s portfolio now exceeds 1,500 rooms. Continue Reading Hospitality Capital Partners Acquires 5 Arizona Hotels for $72 Million
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Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Rosemary Tucker, who operates “Hoodies 4 Healing,” was arrested last week after a months-long investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division. Continue Reading Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.2% from 18.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
ETHZilla will acquire a 15% fully diluted ownership stake in Zippy for $5 million in cash and $14 million in shares of common stock. Continue Reading New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
The FTC did not identify which companies received the letters. Continue Reading FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
