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Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster Discovered Hiding Under His Mother’s Sink
Carlos García Roldán disappeared after being sentenced to nearly 15 years in prison for scamming 240 people out of approximately $3.9 million Continue Reading Fugitive Real Estate Fraudster Discovered Hiding Under His Mother’s Sink
Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the upper $200,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities to Host Grand Opening for New Florida Community
FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
FHFA Director Bill Pulte claimed FICO “is not interested in offering competitive costs but instead uses various means to increase price on the American people.” Continue Reading FICO Score 10T to Become Available for FHA Mortgage Underwriting
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Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
During the first half of the year, legal leasing reached nearly 12.2 million square feet, a 17% year-over-year surge. Continue Reading Q2 Office Leasing by Law Firms at Record High
Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
The property is being marketed by JLL, which has not set a deadline for bids. Continue Reading Hartford’s 6-Building Constitution Plaza Complex Listed for Sale
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
The AI tool has some surprisingly specific predictions about next year’s housing environment. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, I Asked ChatGPT to Predict 2027’s Housing Market
The Agency Opens First Office in Rhode Island
The new office will serve the popular coastal resort area of Narragansett and the surrounding communities throughout the state’s South County. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in Rhode Island
Bright MLS to Launch AI Academy
The platform is being developed in partnership with Cypher Learning. Continue Reading Bright MLS to Launch AI Academy
First Internet Bank Promotes Nick Campbell to Chief Lending Officer
Campbell was most recently first vice president and senior credit officer. Continue Reading First Internet Bank Promotes Nick Campbell to Chief Lending Officer
Berkshire Residential Investments Takes Full Ownership of Multifamily Lender MF1
MF1 launched in 2018 as a 50/50 joint venture between Berkshire and Limekiln founder Scott Waynebern. Continue Reading Berkshire Residential Investments Takes Full Ownership of Multifamily Lender MF1
NAR Report: There is No ‘Data Center Effect’ on Housing Markets
“There is no single data center effect. Instead, the story varies significantly depending on the local market,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR Report: There is No ‘Data Center Effect’ on Housing Markets
Florida’s Clayton Coastal Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The 37-agent team was founded in 2024 by former air traffic controller and house flipper Matt Clayton. Continue Reading Florida’s Clayton Coastal Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Banking Fintech Chime Acquires Oklahoma’s Stride Bank for $590 Million
The acquisition will expand Chime’s product offerings to include residential and commercial real estate lending. Continue Reading Banking Fintech Chime Acquires Oklahoma’s Stride Bank for $590 Million
Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
The portfolio encompasses 729,901 square feet on approximately 41.8 acres in the region’s industrial submarkets. Continue Reading Longpoint Partners Acquires 10-Building Miami-Area Industrial Portfolio for $195 Million
Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
While Jenner did not offer a timeline on when the home will become habitable, she expressed no concern that the property is still a work in minimal progress. Continue Reading Kylie Jenner Offers Tour of Her Still-Unfinished Mansion
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.2% from 15.9% the week prior Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Higher Rates












