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New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), the world’s largest retailer with over 10,750 stores and clubs across 19 countries, announced the appointment of John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Furner, who was also elected to the company’s...
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...
Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Deed Theft Schemes
A disbarred attorney who stole the deeds to 11 residential properties across Brooklyn, primarily from minority homeowners in financial distress, was sentenced to two-and-a-half to seven years in prison and the corporations he owns were ordered to pay $120,000 in...
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Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
Sections of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island turned into “no-go zones” for multifamily affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Most Affordable Housing in NYC Built in 10 of 51 Council Districts
Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
Reagan and Gorbachev met for the first time at Villa Fleur d’Eau, which many historians pegged as the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Continue Reading Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
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New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com, question the viability of Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze campaign pledge. Continue Reading New Report Details Skyrocketing NYC Rental Housing Costs
Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
The FHFA reported home prices were down in May by 0.2% month-over-month, but were up 2.8% year-over-year. Continue Reading Case-Shiller: Home Price Momentum Continues to Slow
Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
LePatner succeeded the retiring Frank Cohen at the helm of $55 billion BREIT. Continue Reading Wesley LePatner, CEO of Blackstone Real Estate Investment Trust, Killed in Manhattan Office Shooting
Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Green Street Acquires Student Housing Data Provider College House
Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
US District Judge Beryl Howell ruled against Azoria Capital, stating the Sunshine Act did not apply to the FOMC meeting. Continue Reading Judge Rejects Effort by Trump Ally to Open Fed Policy Meetings to the Public
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
GSE reform, credit scoring policy and conflicts of interest are discussed. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 10 Questions for FHFA’s Bill Pulte
Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Last year, roughly 39% of borrowers cited debt consolidation as the reason for applying for a home equity loan, compared to 25% during 2023. Continue Reading Report: Increase in Home Equity Originations, Debt Outstanding During 2024
Turnbridge Equities to Launch Construction on 37-Story Luxury Tower in Raleigh
The property will also feature approximately 7,500 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities to Launch Construction on 37-Story Luxury Tower in Raleigh
Landingplace Hotels Debuts 2 Conversion-Focused Brands
The company is focusing its development on urban and suburban markets with strong business, medical and university demand. Continue Reading Landingplace Hotels Debuts 2 Conversion-Focused Brands
Report: Global Buyers Acquired Nearly Half of South Florida New Construction Units
Roughly 86% of the global sales of South Florida new construction properties were made by Latin Americans. Continue Reading Report: Global Buyers Acquired Nearly Half of South Florida New Construction Units
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