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Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the "corrupt and dangerous business practices" within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first reported the story,...
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities, which collectively sought to raise nearly $50 million in property tax revenue. KSL.com reports the commission rejected the fiscal year 2026...
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced a new program that bypasses the three major credit bureaus and enables the direct sale of the company’s credit scores to lenders. According to the company, the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, the mortgage credit specialists known...
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Report: Bessent Curses and Threatens Pulte During DC Private Party
Ultimately, there was no violence – Bessent and Pulte were seated at opposite ends of the dinner table and there was no further disruption. Continue Reading Report: Bessent Curses and Threatens Pulte During DC Private Party
Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
California saw the largest increases in the first half of the year, with premiums in Los Angeles up 9% in six months and 19.5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Property Insurance Costs Grow 11.3%
Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
The homeownership rate decline occurred as the Black unemployment rate reached 7.2% as of July, up from 6.3% one year before and the highest level since October 2021. Continue Reading Black Homeownership Rate Drops to 4-Year Low
Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
The legislation creates $50 million per year in grants for communities that adopt policies removing barriers to affordable housing on property owned by faith-based organizations or colleges. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Debut Bill to Assist Faith-Based Groups in Creating Affordable Housing
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Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median down payments Continue Reading Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
The property is currently 70% occupied, which the company noted was below the submarket average of 98%. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
Alvarado first joined Newmark in 2015 as executive vice president and Boston market leader. Continue Reading Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
New Task Force to Investigate Potential Fraud in Addressing LA-Area Homelessness
US Attorney Bill Essayli has launched the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption involving funds allocated for addressing homelessness in the seven counties within the jurisdiction of the Central District of...
Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike
Acting Mayor Scanlon insisted the 8% property tax levy increase will generate around $13.7 million. Continue Reading Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike
Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
The new $1,000 award aims to support undergraduate students pursuing careers in real estate. Continue Reading Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
It is also unclear what, if any, role the Department of Government Efficiency played in identifying the alleged fraud. Continue Reading Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
The extensions are designed to assist households in devastated areas across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Since 2022, non-catastrophic wind/hail roof claims increased from 17% to 25%. Continue Reading Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
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