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Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
“This should be the end of this case,” said Abbe Lowell, James’ attorney. Continue Reading Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
“This should be the end of this case,” said Abbe Lowell, James’ attorney. Continue Reading Report: Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James in Mortgage Fraud Case
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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New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
The Interim US Attorney was slandered by President Trump after concluding the mortgage fraud case against Letitia James would not stand up in court. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Smearing of Erik Siebert
California Home Sales Edged Up During August
The statewide median home price hit $899,140 in August, up by 1.7% from the prior month and up 1.2% from one year before. Continue Reading California Home Sales Edged Up During August
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Arizona State University to Offer Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Applied Finance
The program will deliver a hands-on, interdisciplinary experience using site visits, immersive projects, and professional exposure. Continue Reading Arizona State University to Offer Bachelor of Science in Real Estate and Applied Finance
Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
One in six homeowners are currently delaying a plumbing repair due to cost. Continue Reading Bubble, Bubble, Toilet Trouble? 76% of Homeowners Underestimate Major Plumbing Repair Costs
Bill to Upgrade Affordable Housing Program Credit Introduced in Senate
The new version of the legislation seeks to increase the number of credits allocated to each state by 50% for the next two years. Continue Reading Bill to Upgrade Affordable Housing Program Credit Introduced in Senate
Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
The median price in March was $310,000, up 3.7% from the $299,000 recorded on year earlier. Continue Reading Wisconsin Records Double-Digit Drop in Existing Home Sales
Offsite Homebuilding Platform Villa Raises $20 in New Funding
The latest round was led by Unless with participation from existing investors Atomic and Tectonic Ventures, and other undisclosed strategic investors. Continue Reading Offsite Homebuilding Platform Villa Raises $20 in New Funding
Don Kottick Named President of RE/MAX Canada
Kottick is the former president & CEO of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada. Continue Reading Don Kottick Named President of RE/MAX Canada
Anyone.com, a New Platform for Residential Real Estate Sales, is Launched
The platform offers a database of over 31 million properties for sale worldwide. Continue Reading Anyone.com, a New Platform for Residential Real Estate Sales, is Launched
Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
While the median list price rose 6.2% year-over-year in March. the median sale price only rose by 2.5% Continue Reading Report: Typical Home Seller Wants 9% More Than the Typical Buyer Is Willing to Pay
Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
The first quarter homeownership rate was highest in the Midwest (69.3%), followed by the South (67.1%), then the Northeast (61.0%) and the West (60.6%). Continue Reading Q1 US Homeownership Rate Down Slightly
Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
The forecast noted that Texas, Florida, and California are among the leading states for manufactured home shipments and community development. Continue Reading Manufactured Housing Market Forecast to Reach $390 Billion by 2034
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