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Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
CNN reports Leiweke’s pardon was coordinated by Trey Gowdy, a former South Carolina congressman and Fox News host. Continue Reading Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
CNN reports Leiweke’s pardon was coordinated by Trey Gowdy, a former South Carolina congressman and Fox News host. Continue Reading Trump Pardons Ex-CEO of Oak View Group Indicted by His Justice Department
California Home Flipper Indicted for Defrauding Lenders Over Six Years
A California man who flipped properties for a living was indicted for defrauding lenders over a six-year span. According to the indictment, Steven Taylor of Brentwood used fake bank statements and false cash representations to obtain loans and lines of credit to...
Lennar Begins Sales at New Community in Texas
The homebuilder Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) has begun sales at River Bridge Ranch, a new community in San Marcos, Texas. The development encompasses 28 single-family homes featuring one- and two-story open concept floorplans. Homes range from 1,200 to 2,780 square feet,...
Bank Regulators Drop Climate-Risk Principles
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board withdrawn their interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions. This policy was issued jointly in October 2023 as part of the Biden...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
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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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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