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Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte has yet to publicly produce evidence that the former employees received kickbacks. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit Brought by Fired Fannie Mae Workers Against FHFA’s Pulte
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
California is the 16th state for the company’s operations since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Luxury Brokerage Into California
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Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
The survey found 74% of respondents stating now is a good time to sell, while 83% of potential sellers expected to get their asking price or more this spring. Continue Reading Survey: Most Home Sellers Are Optimistic About a Profitable Spring
KB Home to Move HQ from Los Angeles to Phoenix Metro Area
KB Home added it “will continue to maintain a significant presence in California through its six operating divisions.” Continue Reading KB Home to Move HQ from Los Angeles to Phoenix Metro Area
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
“Government applications, which include FHA, VA, and USDA/RHS loans, accounted for more than half of applications received,” said MBA’s Joe Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases at 14-Year High
Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
Montana is one of five states without a statewide sales tax. Continue Reading Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Three of the five major commercial property sectors recorded delinquency rate declines. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
Last July, Farley was announced to become the successor to Merri Jo Cowen. Continue Reading Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Prior to Wyndham, Sripathi was vice president of finance and capital markets at RLJ Lodging Trust. Continue Reading Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
The deal will allow the university to remain on the property for up to five years as campus-based programs and university offices are relocated. Continue Reading Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Wood pilings can last for centuries underwater, but they begin to decay when exposed to oxygen. Continue Reading Thousands of Boston Properties at Risk of Sinking Due to Rotting Wooden Foundations
Report: Housing Supply Gap Grew to 4.03 Million Homes in 2025
The South carried the largest cumulative deficit at 1.62 million homes. Continue Reading Report: Housing Supply Gap Grew to 4.03 Million Homes in 2025
New Chicago Soccer Stadium Sparks Complaints from Community Groups
The developers are aiming to open the stadium ahead of the team’s 2028 season. Continue Reading New Chicago Soccer Stadium Sparks Complaints from Community Groups
Harrison Sitomer Promoted to President at SL Green Realty
Sitomer began his career at SL Green as an intern and rose through the organization. Continue Reading Harrison Sitomer Promoted to President at SL Green Realty
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