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HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
The mayor of Connecticut’s capital city is offering to sell city-owned land to affordable housing developers for $1.00. Fox61.com reports Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam says the city has teamed with the state government on a new $4 million fund to help builders who...
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
President Trump has launched a new line of attack against the Federal Reserve by questioning the legitimacy of President Biden’s appointments to the central bank’s leadership. CNBC reports Trump insinuated that Biden’s Fed appointees were void because they were signed...
FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent warning letters to 13 property management software providers that said their products may be running afoul of the law if they hinder the flow of accurate pricing information in rental listings. “Available information suggests...
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Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General said it opened 196 new stores in the third quarter. Continue Reading Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets,” said Paxton. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
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Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
“Colluding to drive up prices is illegal,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Continue Reading Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
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
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
The median sales price was also on the rise, reaching $431,000 last month. Continue Reading Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
The median price for the homes sold last month was $300,000. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
David Ingram, 73, previously pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
The Vancouver office will be led by Partners Allon Shapiro and Aaron Ulinder. Continue Reading Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
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