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CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Gov. Newsom Signs Bill Enabling Denser Housing Construction Near Transit Hubs
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 79 into law, which will enable the state to overrule local zoning ordinances by allowing the creation of taller and denser housing developments to be built near transit corridors including bus stops and train stations....
Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) announced its $187 million acquisition of Annapolis Town Center, a 480,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The 19-acre property was constructed in the 1960s as an enclosed mall and...
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
Calgary homeowners are burdened with the greatest property tax hikes in Canada, according to the study “Taxing Our Way to Unaffordable Housing” published by the Aristotle Foundation. Calgary’s average annual property tax jumped by from $2,736 to $3,496 during the...
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Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
The group said the DC Council only offered “insignificant penalties if the Commanders delay or never build affordable housing.” Continue Reading Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
IEM said it partnered with six consumer brands to launch experiential retail environments. Continue Reading New Venture Encourages Brands to Explore In-Mall Retail with Micro Spaces Platform
Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
Balen has over three decades of experience as a builder, land developer, architect, contractor, engineer and asset manager. Continue Reading Homes Built For American Hires Greg Balen as Chief Operating Officer
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft in Foreclosure Relief Effort
Jonathan Martinez faces up to four years and four months in prison. Continue Reading California Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft in Foreclosure Relief Effort
KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Pricing at Enclave at White River begins from the $580,000s. Continue Reading KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Clear Capital Launches PropertyNova Data Solutions Business
The PropertyNova products will include Tax Assessment Data and Recorder Deed Data, a Data as a Service (DaaS) solution. Continue Reading Clear Capital Launches PropertyNova Data Solutions Business
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
A mortgage fraud probe of Letitia James, a serious HR problem at the GSEs and the surprising site for Disney’s next theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
The new pope’s family owned the property from 1949 to 1996. Continue Reading Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago-Area Childhood Home Listed for $199,000
NYC Real Estate Developer Indicted for Defrauding Investors
Joshua Schuster has been charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of securities fraud. Continue Reading NYC Real Estate Developer Indicted for Defrauding Investors
Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
The new initiative is designed to accelerate origination growth in Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) mortgages. Continue Reading Beeline Introduces Realtor and Content Creator Partner Program
Calgary Real Estate Broker Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Scams
To date, 16 victims have come forward a combined loss of more than $1.9 million. Continue Reading Calgary Real Estate Broker Charged with Multimillion-Dollar Investment Scams
Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
“Construction costs, regulatory barriers and financing are the main headwinds right now,” said NAHB Debra Guerrero. Continue Reading Builder Confidence in Multifamily Market Down in Q1
Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
“Overall levels of credit supply remain tight but have generally grown since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Holds Steady
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