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Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Continue Reading Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
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NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
Goodell ruled out having the team remaining at Soldier Field, their longtime Chicago home. Continue Reading NFL’s Goodell: Bears Need to Secure New Stadium Deal ‘Sooner Than Later’
Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Apollo Funds Acquire UK’s Gatehouse Living Group
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
One year ago, the CMBS delinquency rate was 6.65%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up 41 Basis Points to 7.55%
What Trump’s Investor Policy Could Mean for Real Estate and How Realtors Can Win Anyway
Policy shifts rarely eliminate opportunity; they redistribute it. Continue Reading What Trump’s Investor Policy Could Mean for Real Estate and How Realtors Can Win Anyway
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
The Supreme Court considers the Federal Reserve, a once-grand mall faces oblivion, and New York City’s new mayor has a plumbing update. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
Trump Rejects Idea of Using 401(k) Funds for Homebuying Down Payment
“I’m not a huge fan of it,” he said. Continue Reading Trump Rejects Idea of Using 401(k) Funds for Homebuying Down Payment
Realtor.com Collaborates with MLSs on New Home Search Platform
The platform is now live for all 20,000-plus subscribers of Canopy MLS in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue Reading Realtor.com Collaborates with MLSs on New Home Search Platform
Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
The median sales price of $270,500 was down 1.7% from November and up 4.0% from December 2024. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up 14.5% for December
Trump and Pulte Launch New Series of Attacks at Fed Chairman Powell
“The Fed has been hurt and discredited during Too Late’s reign!” wrote Trump on Truth Social. Continue Reading Trump and Pulte Launch New Series of Attacks at Fed Chairman Powell
Ryan Serhant and Chrishell Stause Starring in New Ad Campaign for Arby’s
“At Arby’s, our goal is to always give people more for their money,” said Arby’s Chief Marketing Officer Jeff Baker. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant and Chrishell Stause Starring in New Ad Campaign for Arby’s
Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
The median price for December was $312,750, up by 2.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Rise Despite Decline in New Listings
First American Rolls Out Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alert Service
The service notifies homeowners of new filings—such as deeds or liens—that may affect their property ownership. Continue Reading First American Rolls Out Property Title Monitoring and Fraud Alert Service
Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025
Ginnie Mae added that its financing benefited approximately 1.4 million households, out of which an estimated 43.9% were first-time homeowners. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae Reports $526.4 Billion MBS Issuance for FY 2025











