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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
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
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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
Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
The 2,276-square-foot Tudor-Style house in the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens was built in 1935 and includes six bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Continue Reading Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
New listings rose 10.1% year-over-year last month, marking the highest October listing volume since 2021. Continue Reading Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Brian Cornell became CEO in 2014, the first chief executive to come into the leadership role from outside of the company. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Pulte said “the DOJ should go wherever the facts may lead them.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Accuses Federal Reserve Governor of Mortgage Fraud
Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Realtor.com and WalletHub offer rival data reports. Continue Reading The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Kentucky Home Sales Up During July
July’s median sales price of $279,900 marked a 1.81% decline from June, but it was also 5.6% higher than July 2024’s price. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During July
America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…
The top ranked Fisher Island section of Miami Beach’s $11.9 million median listing price is more than 27 times the national median. Continue Reading America’s Most Expensive ZIP Code Is…
FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
The advertisement touts President Trump as a leader “who stands by us and the basic principle that all Americans deserve to dream and dream big.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Debuts New Ad for ‘Great American Mortgage Corporation’
California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Total active listings were up 37.7% from one year earlier, reaching a 69-month high. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Declined in July
Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
Montreal posted a 212% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts, which was attributed to a high level of multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up by 4%
