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Judge Strikes Down FinCEN Rule Aimed at Money Laundering in Real Estate
A federal court in Texas vacated the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network's (FinCEN) 2024 residential real estate reporting rule that required for title companies to report non-financed transfers to entities and trusts. The FinCEN rule requires title companies to...
Judge Strikes Down FinCEN Rule Aimed at Money Laundering in Real Estate
Judge Jeremy Kernodle, a Trump appointee, declared that FinCEN “fails to explain or show how non-financed residential real estate transactions are categorically ‘suspicious.'” Continue Reading Judge Strikes Down FinCEN Rule Aimed at Money Laundering in Real Estate
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 16-20
A proposed property tax hike in New York City, a California lawmaker fighting for homeowner insurance rights, and a hotel executive forced out of his job because of a toxic friend. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week...
Home Builders Renew Exemption Call on Building Materials as Trump Plans Global 10% Tariff
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) renewed its call to exempt building materials from his renewed tariff targeting after the Supreme Court voted 6-3 to reject President Trump’s expanded use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for...
Drop in Pennsylvania Home Sales and Prices Blamed on Severe Winter Weather
Bitter wintry weather was blamed for a drop in home sales and prices in Pennsylvania during January, according to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors (PAR). Last month, Pennsylvania home sales decreased to 4,560, down 45% from December and down nearly...
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New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
The statewide median sales price rose 7.2% year-over-year to $445,000. Continue Reading New York State Home Sales Declined 7.5% in January
Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
“This decision raises questions about corruption under your watch and its impact on housing affordability for American families,” said the letter to Bondi. Continue Reading Senator Warren Leads Democrats in Accusing DOJ of ‘Corruption’ in Approving Compass-Anywhere Merger
Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
Kellie Brian Butler is being held in North Carolina’s Pitt County Detention Center under a $500,000 secured bond. Continue Reading Florida Man Charged in North Carolina Farmland Sale Scam
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Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
The new office is the company’s third location, joining its Edmonton headquarters that opened in 2006 and a Calgary office that opened in 2023. Continue Reading Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
The 1.5 million-square-foot mall was foreclosed on last week, selling for $134 million. Continue Reading Report: Near-Empty San Francisco Centre Evicting the Remaining Retail Tenants
Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Prior to his career in real estate, he was a sports reporter for the Washington Post. Continue Reading Colin Fitzgibbons, President of Hunt Realty Investments, Dies at 46
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James