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Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
Stephen Webster was indicted on Sept. 12 and arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 30. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
“First-time buyers are finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow. Continue Reading The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
“I don’t think we’re going to wind up with the place where we get rid of property taxes altogether on homestead or properties,” said Blaise Ingoglia. Continue Reading Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
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Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
The product is now available in California, with a further rollout planned in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
“State Farm, and others, should get their act together, and treat people fairly,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
“I don’t think in the end it’s going to matter to people,” said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. Continue Reading Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
All rewards are issued in MegPrime tokens and may be converted to US dollars through the MegPrime app. Continue Reading MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
Attorney Clay Pulliam Joins Real Estate Group at Dorsey & Whitney
Pulliam previously served as in-house counsel for Hillwood Development Company. Continue Reading Attorney Clay Pulliam Joins Real Estate Group at Dorsey & Whitney
New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Redfin diplomatically refrained from pointing fingers at the least neighborly city. Continue Reading New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
The community will feature 162 two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes with an average size of 1,727 square feet. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
The 5.2-acre property’s residence features 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs
This year, the bank’s Affordable Housing Program General Fund will provide up to $1.75 million per project. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs
Activist Investor Seeks New Board for CoStar Group
Daniel Loeb, the billionaire activist investor founder and CEO of the alternative asset management firm Third Point LLC, is calling for a change of leadership at CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), claiming the company’s pursuit of the residential real estate industry has...
Redfin to Run Super Bowl Ad Featuring Lady Gaga
The Grammy winner reimagines “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” in the advertisement. Continue Reading Redfin to Run Super Bowl Ad Featuring Lady Gaga












