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Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Colin Fitzgibbons, president of Dallas-based Hunt Realty Investments LLC and a prominent figure in the North Texas commercial real estate industry, has died at age 46. The cause of death was not announced. According to the Dallas News, Fitzgibbons had been combating...
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brixmor Property Group Inc. (NYSE: BRX), a New York City-based real estate investment trust with a national portfolio of open-air shopping centers, announced that CEO James M. Taylor Jr. will retire effective Jan. 1, 2026. Brian T. Finnegan, the company's president...
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
A federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration’s indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on alleged mortgage fraud, stating the prosecutor in the case was unlawfully appointed. The Hill reports US District Judge Cameron Currie, a Clinton...
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Simon Property Group Debuts Rewards Program for Mall and Online Shoppers
The company added Simon+ will provide key data and metrics to help inform future marketing strategies. Continue Reading Simon Property Group Debuts Rewards Program for Mall and Online Shoppers
Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
He was previously president of RealPage following its acquisition of LeasingDesk, the company he founded. Continue Reading Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.4% from 18.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Takes a 0.6% Uptick
Report: Fannie Mae Investigators Fired After Probing Pulte for Possible Misuse of Authority
An FHFA spokesman said the report contained “false and defamatory claims.” Continue Reading Report: Fannie Mae Investigators Fired After Probing Pulte for Possible Misuse of Authority
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15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
Approximately 12,000 SFBFRs were started, down from 25,000 starts in the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Marcus Lemonis faulted the California business environment for “higher taxes, higher fees, higher wages that many businesses simply cannot sustain.” Continue Reading Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
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
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