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Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
DeSantis Continues Blasting Florida GOP on Multiple Property Tax Proposals
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has continued his criticism of the Republican-led House of Representatives for failing to present a single proposed constitutional amendment on property tax relief. Florida Phoenix reports DeSantis expressed disappointment with House Speaker...
National Vacancy and Zombie Foreclosure Rates Decline
A total of 1.32% residential properties, roughly 1.4 million homes, were vacant, according to the fourth quarter 2025 Vacant Property and Zombie Foreclosure Report from ATTOM. This is down slightly from 1.33% in the previous quarter. The states with the highest...
Median Monthly Housing Payment in Biggest Decline Since Last November
The median monthly housing payment was $2,530 during the four weeks ending Oct. 26, according to data from Redfin. That represents a 1.4% year-over-year drop and the biggest decline since November 2024. Redfin attributed the lower payment level to declining mortgage...
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New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
James, who called the charges “baseless,” is scheduled to make an initial appearance in the federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Oct. 24. Continue Reading New York Attorney General Letitia James Indicted in Mortgage Fraud Case
Tech Trends: Smarter Ways to Do Business
This week’s edition of Tech Trends features artificial intelligence, deepfake detection and predictive analytics. A New App on Mr. Altman’s Platform. Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) announced it has become the first and only real estate app available in ChatGPT. According to...
Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
“This launch underscores our commitment to supporting the non-QM ecosystem,” said Tom Hutchens, president of Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions. Continue Reading Non-QM Lender Angel Oak Mortgage Solutions Debuts 5- and 7-Year Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Hospitality at Work Acquires Vector Property Services
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Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell Tapped to Run SmartRent
Martell replaces Shane Paladin, who stepped down in April – he had only served in the executive leadership role in January. Continue Reading Former loanDepot CEO Frank Martell Tapped to Run SmartRent
Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Redfin attributed the drop in down payment levels to a slightly higher share of homebuyers using FHA and VA loans, which require lower down payments. Continue Reading Report: Typical Down Payment Level Down for First Time in Nearly 2 Years
Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Lizzo acquired the 0.32-acre property from singer Harry Styles in 2022 for $15 million. Continue Reading Lizzo Makes Second Price Cut to Listing on Her Beverly Hills Estate
Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
Ted Gerike, founder of the Los Angeles cinema and bookstore Now Instant Image Hall, was hired as the theater’s creative director. Continue Reading Historic San Francisco Theater to be Renovated and Reopened
HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
The agreement is designed to identify and remove barriers to public and private capital flows into housing finance systems, with an emphasis on long-term, stable investment. Continue Reading HUD and Ginnie Mae in Housing Finance Deal with South Korea
Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
According to the companies, M2B Mortgage was created to “provide a more personalized, streamlined, and reliable lending experience.” Continue Reading Virginia Homebuilders Partner on New Mortgage Lending Joint Venture
Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
The duo hired contractors to remodel former office spaces for their secret living quarters. Continue Reading Ex-Caltrain Employees Sentenced for Setting Up Unauthorized Apartments in Commuter Stations
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
The closing of HUD’s Los Angeles field offices by the ongoing riots, Ohio lawmakers kowtowing to the Cleveland Browns, and a real estate agent who keeps selling at 100. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 9-13
California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
The Nijjar family and their related companies own and manage over 22,000 rental housing units statewide. Continue Reading California Attorney General Sues Statewide Landlord, Citing Violations of Multiple Laws
Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
The property is the headquarters and practice facility of the WNBA’s Golden State Valkyries. Continue Reading Oakland’s Largest Hotel Going to a Foreclosure Auction
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