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Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
There has been no official announcement from Fannie Mae on the relocation. Continue Reading Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
There has been no official announcement from Fannie Mae on the relocation. Continue Reading Sen. Tuberville Announces Fannie Mae is Moving its San Francisco Office to Alabama
MBA Chief Supports Trump Executive Order on AI
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit commended President Trump’s executive order that blocks states from creating their own regulations around artificial intelligence (AI) while seeking to create national regulatory framework for the...
Las Vegas Realtors President Refuses to Resign After Board Calls for Him to Step Down
The president of the Las Vegas Realtors is refusing to resign after the organization’s board of directors voted to demand he step down. The Las Vegas Review-Journal, sourcing its coverage from unnamed “multiple sources,” reports the board voted 6-5 last week to call...
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio, a Minnesota real estate investor who previously worked as a nurse anesthetist, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for carrying out a $420 million bank fraud scheme. According to the charges against him, Onofrio used online...
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Hospitality Capital Partners Acquires 5 Arizona Hotels for $72 Million
With this transaction, HCP’s portfolio now exceeds 1,500 rooms. Continue Reading Hospitality Capital Partners Acquires 5 Arizona Hotels for $72 Million
Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
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Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Siciliano received her broker’s license in 2001 and opened RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township, New Jersey, in 2006. Continue Reading Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
It is unclear why Bondi waited three weeks to make this announcement. Continue Reading AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
A typical flipped home in the third quarter was purchased by an investor at a national median price of $260,000 and sold at a national median of $320,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity and Profits Down During Q3
Housing Advocacy Group Sues Newsom Over Suspension of Duplex/ADU Ban in LA Wildfire Areas
Newsom did not publicly comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Housing Advocacy Group Sues Newsom Over Suspension of Duplex/ADU Ban in LA Wildfire Areas
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