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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
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
JLL Names Sam Schaefer as CEO of Property Management
JLL (NYSE: JLL) has recruited Sam Schaefer to become CEO of property management. In this newly created role, Schaefer oversee operations for JLL’s property management services. Schaefer also joins JLL's Real Estate Management Services Board and will lead the...
Thompson Thrift to Develop 300-Unit Community in Suburban Atlanta
Thompson Thrift announced plans to develop Autry at Tulip Grove, a luxury 300-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Buford, Georgia. The 10-acre community will feature four-story, elevator-serviced buildings offering one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments. The...
Philadelphia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Scheme
A Philadelphia real estate agent has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of making an illegal monetary transaction, in connection with a fraudulent loan scheme. Jonathan Barach was a licensed residential real estate agent who served as co-founder...
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Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
The transition to full independence will not impact the firm’s day-to-day operations or client relationships. Continue Reading Broadshore Capital Partners Announces Management Buyout
Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
“The only thing the President has to go on is the evidence adduced in FHFA Director Bill Pulte’s criminal referral letter,” said Prof. Adam J. Levitin. Continue Reading Georgetown Law Professor: Trump and Pulte Attacks on Lisa Cook are ‘Illegal’ and ‘Outlandish’
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
Public relations is an extremely important aspect of the marketing toolkit. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: So, You’re Thinking About Hiring a Public Relations Specialist?
CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
The acquisitions bring the company’s total footprint in Florida to approximately 2 million square feet. Continue Reading CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
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Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Timothy LaFlamme identified himself in a now-deleted LinkedIn account as a “mental health and financial consultant.” Continue Reading Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Whittle Down the CFPB
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s actions to downsize and realign the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a 112-page ruling by US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama administration appointee, the Trump administration was ordered...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
“The proposed community will never see the light of day,” said Gov. Abbott. Continue Reading Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
NAR did not provide a timeline regarding when the job cuts would occur. Continue Reading NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
n all, Morgan Stanley suffered a total loss of $5,554,968.10 due to Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz’s scheme. Continue Reading Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Caliber specializes in acquiring and managing multifamily residential, hospitality, and multi-tenant industrial assets in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
Chicago under Johnson’s leadership is operating with a $1 billion deficit. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
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