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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
CFO of LA Affordable Housing Developer Arrested for Defrauding Grant Funds
The former chief financial officer (CFO) for a Los Angeles-based affordable housing developer was arrested for using state grant funds to pay for his personal expenses. According to an affidavit filed with the complaint, the California Department of Housing and...
REMAX: Home Sales Up by 8.5% Year-Over-Year
September’s home sales were up 8.5% year-over-year, according to the latest REMAX National Housing Report. This marked the fourth month in 2025 where sales outpaced the previous year. Also in September, the active housing inventory was up 20% from one year earlier in...
Chicago Housing Authority Sues HUD Over New Anti-DEI Mandates in Grant Programs
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over new policies designed to eliminate funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) mandates. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, CHA argued...
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Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Eric Drinkwater was licensed with RE/MAX Central since 2005. Continue Reading Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
The statewide median sales price reached $430,000, a 3.6% increase from August 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
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Trump’s CFPB Director Pick Relocated to Treasury Position
Russ Vought, director of the Office of Management and Budget, will continue to serve as the CFPB’s acting director. Continue Reading Trump’s CFPB Director Pick Relocated to Treasury Position
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
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