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New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Two additional felony construction fraud charges were brought against Amy Argenbright last week on separate cases. Continue Reading New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Two additional felony construction fraud charges were brought against Amy Argenbright last week on separate cases. Continue Reading New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) has debuted Buyer Demand, a proprietary tool that enables the company’s real estate professionals and their home sellers to see the number of serious buyers within the Compass network who are searching for homes like the ones they are...
Report: 70 New Down Payment Assistance Programs Launched During Q3
Seventy new down payment assistance programs were launched across the country during the third quarter, according to a new data report from Down Payment Resource (DPR). This brings the total number of active assistance programs nationwide to 2,624. More than 2,000...
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
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CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
“Despite being caught red-handed blatantly stealing our copyrighted work, Zillow has double downed to exploit thousands of additional copyrighted images without any shame,” said CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance. Continue Reading CoStar Group Accuses Zillow of Ongoing Copyright Infringement Despite Lawsuit on Using Watermarked Photographs
Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Regionally, pending sales rose month-over-month in the Midwest, South, and West but declined in the Northeast. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales on the Rise During August
Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
Pricing starts from the $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Unveils New Florida Community
JLL Names Sam Schaefer as CEO of Property Management
Schaefer joins JLL from Trammell Crow Company, where he served as principal. Continue Reading JLL Names Sam Schaefer as CEO of Property Management
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DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
“We are not taking your tax dollars to do any stadiums at the state level,” he said. Continue Reading DeSantis: No State Money for Building a New Tampa Bay Rays Stadium
Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Schumer declared without statistical evidence that Trump’s initiative would add between $1,800 to $2,800 to annual mortgage costs. Continue Reading Schumer Slams Trump’s Plan to Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
The new EEP Pathway designed for “ITIN and certain Visa statuses individuals who may be solid long-term renters looking to move on to homeownership.” Continue Reading Arrive Home Debuts New Iterations of Earned Equity Program
$3.5 Billion Montreal Mixed-Use Development to Include 7,000 Residential Units
Groupe Mach has unveiled its plans for the Langelier project, a $3.5 billion mixed-used development in Montreal that will encompass 7,000 residential units. The 1.45 million-square-foot project will encompass 5,700 market-rate residential units, 1,300 social and...
Investors Say ‘No, Thanks!’ to Buying Condos
While investors are shying away from condos, they are continuing to pursue single-family homes. Continue Reading Investors Say ‘No, Thanks!’ to Buying Condos
Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
The first quarter home prices were up on a year-over-year basis in 49 states and the District of Columbia; Hawaii was the lone state with a price decline. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops as Home Prices Rise
Buffalo Council Approves 8% Property Tax Hike
Acting Mayor Scanlon put forth the 8% property tax levy increase proposal last month, claiming it would generate around $13.7 million. Continue Reading Buffalo Council Approves 8% Property Tax Hike
Trump Says He Will Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Trump did not provide a timeline or details for this endeavor. Continue Reading Trump Says He Will Take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Public
Greece Considers Penalty Tax on Property Owners of Vacant Homes
Among the European Union nations, Greece has the highest percentage of its population burdened by excessive housing costs. Continue Reading Greece Considers Penalty Tax on Property Owners of Vacant Homes
Hundreds of LA Wildfire Victims Not Receiving Aid Due to Loss of Mailing Addresses
“Getting relief into the hands of wildfire victims is a top priority for our Office,” said County Assessor Jeff Prang. Continue Reading Hundreds of LA Wildfire Victims Not Receiving Aid Due to Loss of Mailing Addresses
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