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CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
The 1.5 million-square-foot mall was foreclosed on last week, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Prior to his career in real estate, he was a sports reporter for the Washington Post. Continue Reading Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
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Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
The company operates more than 50 locations across Canada. Continue Reading Good Earth Cafes Seeks to Acquire Former Starbucks Locations Across Canada
New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
James, who called the charges “baseless,” is scheduled to make an initial appearance in the federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24. Continue Reading New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.30% as of Oct. 9. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Go Into Decline
St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
During the five years analyzed by the report, Black homebuyers purchased homes that are 40% to 58% lower in price than those of non-Black buyers. Continue Reading St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
“During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Continue Reading 6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
The coalition said their boycott was “motivated by Airbnb’s ties to President Trump’s anti-worker agenda.” Continue Reading Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
Clark County Commissioners Give OK for $2 Billion Las Vegas A’s Stadium
The commissioners in Nevada’s Clark County have unanimously voted their approval of the $2 billion Las Vegas baseball stadium for the Athletics franchise. SportsPro.com reports the county’ approval clears the process that will enable the team to access up to $380...
