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NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Jerry Genesis was previously indicted last February for a refund scam involving 10 victims tied to his personal training business. Continue Reading NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Jerry Genesis was previously indicted last February for a refund scam involving 10 victims tied to his personal training business. Continue Reading NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC), the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is acquiring Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a real estate investment trust, in an all-stock transaction for $1.3 billion. Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest...
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
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Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
The Brazilian auction market has been disrupted with altered documents, fake websites, and inconsistent public records. Continue Reading Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
Aspen was home to four of the 10 most expensive home sales of November. Continue Reading Silicon Valley and Aspen Top November’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
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California Home Sales at 3-Year High
November also saw the statewide median home price drop by 3.9% from $886,960 in October to $852,680 in November. Continue Reading California Home Sales at 3-Year High
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
The test is being run in partnership with ComeHome by HouseCanary. Continue Reading Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Among the property’s problems are rotting wood, cracked and failing exterior stucco, exposed structural elements, and a deteriorating roof and chimney. Continue Reading Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
He was also sentenced to four years of supervised release and ordered to pay $2.16 million in restitution to the victims. Continue Reading Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The new report also warned that rental affordability for minimum wage earners remains a challenge. Continue Reading Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
Newmark Grows Global Presence in Korea and Middle East
The new South Korean office is based in the capital city of Seoul and will be led by John Pritchard serving as managing director and country head. Continue Reading Newmark Grows Global Presence in Korea and Middle East
New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
“The US quartz industry is an American success story built by small and family-owned American businesses,” said Rupesh Shah, co-CEO of the distributor M S International. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Protect Quartz Industry Jobs
Von Maur Department Stores to Open First New Jersey Location
The three-level, approximately 164,000 square foot Von Maur location expects to employ approximately 150 full-time and part-time associates. Continue Reading Von Maur Department Stores to Open First New Jersey Location
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
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