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Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management is rolling out a new Master of Science real estate program that will debut in the fall 2026 semester. The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a...
Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
The US Department of Justice announced the arrest of a suspect on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting January’s Palisades Fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and resulted in 12 deaths. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who also goes by...
Toll Brothers Previews New Austin-Area Luxury Community
The homebuilder Toll Brothers Inc. (NYSE: TOL) has announced its newest luxury community, Crestline at Brushy Creek, is coming soon to the Austin suburb of Cedar Park, Texas. The new community will feature single-family residences on 60- and 70-foot home sites. The...
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A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
“Growing up in a real estate family between New York and Athens, I have always had a passion for the business,” said Mrs. Serhant. Continue Reading A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
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Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 11% from one week earlier while the unadjusted index was 12% higher. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds with 11% Upswing
Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Median home prices have approached or exceeded $600,000 in some of the state’s markets. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Nevada Voters Considered Leaving the State Due to Housing Costs
Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
The announcement did not include a timeline on construction and completion. Continue Reading Disney to Open First Middle East Theme Park in Abu Dhabi
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Will GOP members of Congress withstand pressure from multiple fronts opposed to the president’s agenda? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Congress Approve Trump’s 44% Cut to HUD’s Budget?
Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Agents from all brokerages can visit any Compass office to individually browse Private Exclusives listings on a one-to-one basis. Continue Reading Compass Creates Private Exclusive Listings Book
Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
All 178 of its locations in New York State will shut down next month. Continue Reading Rite Aid Files for Bankruptcy Again, Plans to Close All New York State Stores
TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Azibo users will gain access to TurboTenant’s platform. Continue Reading TurboTenant Acquires Azibo
Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Most buyers’ agents (83%) said staging a home made it easier for the buyer to envision the property as their future home. Continue Reading Can Home Staging Speed Up Sales and Boost the Transaction Price?
Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
43% of respondents identified the high cost of living as their top financial challenge. Continue Reading Survey: One-in-Three Canadians Cite Down Payments as Biggest Obstacle to Homeownership
Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
The average selling price last month was $1.10 million, down 4.1% from $1.15 million in April 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Down Despite Surge in New Listings
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