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Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
“This is yet another attempt by the Trump Administration to dismantle and destroy the federal government, laws and Congress be damned,” said Connecticut Attorney General William Tong. Continue Reading Democratic Attorneys General Sue to Block Defunding of the CFPB
Mortgage Rates Down Slightly
Mortgage rates dropped slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.21% as of Dec. 18, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.22%. A year ago at this time, it averaged...
Keller Williams Expands Global Presence to Bulgaria
Keller Williams Realty LLC has expanded its global presence with the launch of a new master franchise in Bulgaria. Led by Regional Operating Principal Pascal Duffy, the new franchise is currently initializing operations and is expected to open its inaugural market...
Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is investigating a massive fraud within Colorado’s 59 public housing agencies (PHA) after it was discovered benefits were granted to 221 dead people. The New York Post, citing input from unnamed sources, is...
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Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
The test is being run in partnership with ComeHome by HouseCanary. Continue Reading Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
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Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Stacey Ian Humphreys will be put to death by lethal injection on Dec. 17. Continue Reading Execution Date Set for Killer of 2 Georgia Realtors
Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
“This should be the end of this case,” said Abbe Lowell, James’ attorney. Continue Reading Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
New Platform Launched for Foreign Buyers in Saudi Arabian Real Estate Market
Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority (REGA) has launched "Saudi Properties" as the official platform for all real estate ownership transactions by non-Saudis within the kingdom. The new platform comes ahead of the Non-Saudi Property Ownership Law that goes...
Ares Commercial Real Estate Acquires 20-Property Industrial Portfolio
The portfolio totals more than three million square feet, with properties ranging from 16,000 to 500,000 square feet. Continue Reading Ares Commercial Real Estate Acquires 20-Property Industrial Portfolio
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Starter Home Sales Up Nearly 5%
The typical starter home price rose 2% year-over-year to $260,000 in October. Continue Reading Starter Home Sales Up Nearly 5%
Indiana School Officials Complain Property Tax Reforms Disrupting Their Operations
The survey found that 65.3% of Indiana districts already reduced or will reduce support staff, while 55.8% have already reduced or will reduce teaching staff. Continue Reading Indiana School Officials Complain Property Tax Reforms Disrupting Their Operations
Deephaven Mortgage Debuts HELOC with Qualification Option for Self-Employed Borrowers
Qualification can be obtained through 12 months of personal or business bank statements, or one year’s full documentation. Continue Reading Deephaven Mortgage Debuts HELOC with Qualification Option for Self-Employed Borrowers
Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.19% as of Dec. 4. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop for Second Straight Week
US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
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