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Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval
The new bank plans to open later this year and will serve commercial businesses, consumers and private wealth clients. Continue Reading Portrait Bank, Central Florida’s First De Novo Bank in Nearly 10 Years, Receives Conditional Approval
Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters
“I’m trying my best, but I’m still thinking I can’t believe I just played the first round of the Masters,” he said. Continue Reading Illinois Realtor Brandon Holtz Lives Out a Golfer’s Dream at the Masters
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme
The defendant was charged last August and pleaded guilty in September to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction. Continue Reading Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Loan Fraud Scheme
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Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
“Agents are ultimately focused on what drives the best outcome for their clients,” said Jason Cassity, chief growth officer of Real. Continue Reading Do Clients Want Private Listings? Agents with The Real Brokerage Aren’t So Sure
Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
National office vacancy declined by 100 basis points year-over-year to 13.6%. Continue Reading Q1 Vacancy Rates Drop for Canadian Office and Industrial Real Estate
Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
The mayor proposed an ordinance allowing the city to commit up to $600 million through bonds to finance the development. Continue Reading Kansas City Mayor Pitches $1.9 Billion Plan for New Royals Stadium
New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
“This decision raises questions about corruption under your watch and its impact on housing affordability for American families,” said the letter to Bondi. Continue Reading Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
Kellie Brian Butler is being held in North Carolina’s Pitt County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond. Continue Reading Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
An estimated 679,000 new homes were sold in 2025, a 1.1% dip from the 2024 figure of 686,000. Continue Reading December’s New Home Sales Down 1.7%
Teresa King Kinney to Retire as CEO of Miami Association of Realtors After 33 Years of Service
During her career, Kinney has won more than 50 awards for her contributions to the local, region, state and global real estate markets. Continue Reading Teresa King Kinney to Retire as CEO of Miami Association of Realtors After 33 Years of Service
Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Carol Talamantes stole $603,738.96 from her clients between Oct. 20, 2020, and Oct. 31, 2024. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Accountant Sentenced for Wire Fraud
Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Republican Sen. Ed Hooper, chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, stated his chamber will present a rival resolution that “won’t be as generous.” Continue Reading Florida House Passes Resolution on Eliminating Property Taxes
Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
The statewide median home price of $315,000 was 7.9% above the $292,000 price from January 2025. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Down Amid Drop in New Listings
Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
Augustus was the first secretary of the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, a position created by Gov. Healey when she took office in 2023. Continue Reading Massachusetts Housing Chief to Become CEO of UniBank
FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza
The stadium will accommodate between 20,000 and 25,000 spectators. Continue Reading FIFA Pledges $50 Million to Build a New Soccer Stadium in Gaza











