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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...
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
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Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
The hotels account for nearly 10% of San Francisco’s lodging units. Continue Reading A Pair of San Francisco Hotels Sold at Steep Discount
SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
The company did not identify the buyers of the properties. Continue Reading SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
Floating Solar PV System to Power Student Housing at Florida School
The 700kW array, developed by D3Energy, spans nearly two acres and includes 1,200 solar modules secured with an advanced anchoring system built for hurricane-force winds. Continue Reading Floating Solar PV System to Power Student Housing at Florida School
Steve Bakke Named EVP/CFO at Postal Realty Trust
Bakke joins Postal Realty Trust from Realty Income Corp., where he most recently served as senior vice president of corporate finance. Continue Reading Steve Bakke Named EVP/CFO at Postal Realty Trust
$48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
All 10 of the homes sold for over $25 million and the top two sold for more than $40 million. Continue Reading $48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During August
An anomaly in the August calendar might have played a role in the month’s delinquency data. Continue Reading Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During August
Northeast Florida Brokerage First Coast Joins Christie’s International Real Estate
The 130-plus agent firm, which was formerly branded under Engel & Völkers, was established in 2018 by Corey Hasting Continue Reading Northeast Florida Brokerage First Coast Joins Christie’s International Real Estate
Polish Hotelier Offers Free Party for Couples Who Conceive While Staying at His Hotels
Wladyslaw Grochowski pointed to Poland’s low birth rate as a primary inspiration for his unlikely benevolence. Continue Reading Polish Hotelier Offers Free Party for Couples Who Conceive While Staying at His Hotels
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
The median sales price of new houses sold last month was $413,500. Continue Reading New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The case is still active within the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Continue Reading Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
