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NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
In Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, median prices reached $11,995, a 20% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The Secret Service is working to identify victims eligible for consideration for compensation with the forfeited funds. Continue Reading Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
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Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
Doug McMillon, who held the leadership position at the company since February 2014, will retire on Jan. 31, 2026. Continue Reading Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has become the latest target of mortgage fraud accusations leveled by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). NBC News, sourcing its coverage from an unnamed “person familiar with the referral,” reports that Pulte sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging Swalwell committed… Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Deed Theft Schemes
Sanford Solny’s law license was suspended in 2012 before he was disbarred in 2023. Continue Reading Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Deed Theft Schemes
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
A fight over the Fed, an upcoming exodus of Canadians returning going home, and a growing wave of property tax reform efforts. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 25-29
Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
The typical Las Vegas home sold for $445,000 last month, down 1% from July 2024. Continue Reading Las Vegas Housing Inventory Up 31% from Last Year
Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
“You could demonstrate an actual commitment to improving the everyday lives of the American people,” the senators said. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Urge FHFA’s Pulte to Focus on Lowering Housing Costs
Saudi Arabia Launches First RMBS
Saudi Arabia is also the first Gulf nation to embark in an RMBS offering. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Launches First RMBS
San Francisco Offers Squatters $5,000 Airbnb Gift Cards to Leave Public Housing Complex
The distribution of the gift cards has been erratic, with only some of the squatters receiving them. Continue Reading San Francisco Offers Squatters $5,000 Airbnb Gift Cards to Leave Public Housing Complex
Federal Reserve Drama: Wall Street Journal Slams Pulte on GSE Mortgage Fraud Efforts; Second Criminal Referral Against Cook
Pulte announcing a second criminal referral against Cook on his personal X account. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Drama: Wall Street Journal Slams Pulte on GSE Mortgage Fraud Efforts; Second Criminal Referral Against Cook
Long Island Real Estate Attorney Sentenced on Larceny Charges
Daniel Boldi entered guilty pleas last October to 13 counts of grand larceny in the second degree and one count of scheme to defraud in the first degree. Continue Reading Long Island Real Estate Attorney Sentenced on Larceny Charges
Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
Unicoin stated the SEC’s lawsuit lacked evidence to prove its case against the company. Continue Reading Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
The Menger Hotel was built in 1859, and the Crockett was built in 1909. Continue Reading Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
However, current trends are showing a decline in Canadian arrivals in the Sunshine State. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
