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New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Toronto Lawyer Charged with Multiple Fraud Counts Involving Real Estate Transactions
A Toronto lawyer is facing multiple fraud charges tied to alleged to multiple real estate transactions. The Toronto Police Service arrested and charged Singa Bui, a partner at the now-defunct Cartel & Bui LLP, 24 counts of fraud over $5,000, 17 counts of criminal...
14-Unit California Property Listed at $12 Million Can Be Purchased with Bitcoin or USDC
The overlap between real estate and cryptocurrency continues with the seller of a 14-unit multifamily property in California’s Manhattan Beach accepting payment in either Bitcoin or USDC. The crypto transaction will be facilitated by Guaranty Escrow. Buyers can fund...
California Home Sales Up, Reversing 3-Month Slump
California recorded 264,260 single-family home sales in June, up 4% from the 254,190 homes sold in May and down 0.3% from the 264,960 homes sold one year earlier. According to the California Association of Realtors, June's upswing reversed three consecutive months of...
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Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations
Staccato Powell pleaded guilty to wire fraud, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud as part of a scheme to gain control of church properties via forged documents and false statements. Continue Reading Ex-Bishop of AME Zion Church Pleads Guilty to Defrauding California Congregations

White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site
The president has sent mixed signals on whether he wants to dismiss the central bank chief. Continue Reading White House Demands Access to Fed HQ Renovation Site

Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $379,209 in May to $376,077 in June. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications on New Home Purchases Up 8.5% from Last Year

San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
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San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage
The 13-agent Coastline Real Estate Group team has sold more than $200 million in home sales since 2021. Continue Reading San Diego’s Coastline Real Estate Group Joins Real Brokerage

Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly

Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
exas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among eight local associations. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims

Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
The latest HMI survey found 38% of builders cutting prices in July, the highest percentage since NAHB began tracking this figure in 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly

Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...

John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The property is currently being used as a law office, and pricing information is available upon request. Continue Reading John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale

Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
During the second quarter, there were 100,687 residential properties with a foreclosure filing, up 7% from the previous quarter and up 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year

Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
The state’s median sales price of $285,000 was up 2.2% month-over-month and up 4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During June

Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round
Fenway Summer and Assurant Ventures co-led the round. Continue Reading Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round

CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
“How do agents and brokers keep earning commissions when Zillow aggressively holds the reins over four major real estate portals?” Florance asked. Continue Reading CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
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