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Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement

A former Massachusetts realtor who was indicted on multiple charges including embezzlement was sentenced to two-to-three years in prison followed by five years of probation after changing his plea to guilty. WCBV reports Stephen Webster, the owner of the now-defunct...

Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement

by Phil Hall | Apr 2, 2026

Stephen Webster was indicted on Sept. 12 and arrested in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Sept. 30. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement

First Residences Available in New Savannah-Area Build-to-Rent Community

by Phil Hall | Mar 31, 2026

Southern Impression Homes, in partnership with JLM Living, have announced the upcoming delivery of the first residences in The Eleanor – Bloomingdale, a 253-unit single-family rental community now under construction in the Savannah suburb of Bloomingdale, Georgia....

Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac

by Phil Hall | Mar 31, 2026

Hedge fund executive Bill Ackman called on investors to reacquaint themselves with Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), which resulted in a surge of stock activity for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). In a series of posts on X on Sunday,...

Homeownership Affordability Near 4-Year High, But Can it Last?

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

A new data report from First American Financial Corp. (NYSE: FAF) has determined homeownership affordability is near a four-year high, although current economic tumult may create a new wave of problems. “Affordability began 2026 on its strongest footing since August...

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White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

The lawmakers also called on Acting Director Vought to complete the CFPB’s rulemakings on data collection, open banking, small-dollar lending and disparate-impact claims. Continue Reading White House Confers with House GOP on CFPB’s Future

Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

The senators either declined to comment or insisted their vote was not influenced by the campaign donations. Continue Reading Report: Senators Opposed to Housing Reform Bill Received Hefty Donations from Institutional Investors

Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass

by Phil Hall | Mar 30, 2026

“My focus now is to make agents more successful,” said Golod. Continue Reading Rory Golod Named President of Growth at Compass

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Two Harbors Investment Corp. Identifies CrossCountry Mortgage as New Bidder for Merger

Mar 23, 2026

Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a New York City-based mortgage servicing rights-focused real estate investment trust, announced that an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock constituted a “Company Superior Proposal” as...

New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

Mar 23, 2026

The statewide median sales price last month was $425,000, unchanged from February 2025. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory at Record Low

David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

Mar 23, 2026

Under his leadership, Simon Property Group owned or held interests in more than 250 properties comprising over 200 million square feet. Continue Reading David Simon, Chief Executive of Simon Property Group, Dies at 64

11 Arrested for Running Fraud Ring Targeting Elderly California Homeowners

Mar 23, 2026

Eleven defendants have been arrested for running a real estate crime ring that stole the identities of elderly homeowners for title deed theft and loan fraud. According to the indictment, between January 2021 to May 2023 the fraudsters obtained the personal...