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Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
Devin Ward Elder is scheduled to be sentenced the week of June 2 and faces up to 20 years in prison. Continue Reading Texas Real Estate Investor Pleads Guilty to $69.5 Million Fraud Scheme
The Best State Capital to Live In Is…
The number crunchers at WalletHub are back with another data report – this time, it is their ranking of 2026's Best State Capitals to Live In. For this report, WalletHub compared the 50 state capitals using 48 key metrics, including cost or living and quality of life,...
Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
The Connecticut state government has formally declined to devote taxpayer funds for the construction of a minor league soccer stadium in Bridgeport, the state’s most populous city. CTInsider reports Economic Development Commissioner Daniel O’Keefe confirmed that state...
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
The Wendy’s Co. (NASDAQ: WEN) is planning to close several hundred US restaurants after reporting a dismal fourth quarter financial performance. The Associated Press reports the Dublin, Ohio-headquartered company experienced a 10% year-over-year decline in its global...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
The $396,800 median existing home price for all housing types was up 0.9% from one year ago ($393,400). Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down 8.4% During January
Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Purchase loans made up 39.9% of all loans issued in the final quarter of the year, down from 43.9% in the third quarter. Continue Reading Refinancing Fueled Q4 2025 Home Lending Activity
Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Updates from RESAAS, Matic, WFG National Title Insurance Company, and Bevri. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Updated Solutions to Assist Housing Professionals
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
The governor’s office added the proposal is Michigan’s largest property tax break in over a decade. Continue Reading Michigan Gov. Whitmer Proposes 10% Reduction in Property Taxes for Seniors
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Bright MLS Hires Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Sajja most recently served as senior vice president of digital marketing and innovation at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors in Devon, Pennsylvania. Continue Reading Bright MLS Hires Rajeev Sajja as Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
New Foundations DPA provides 3.5% down payment assistance on the purchase price of a single- or double-wide manufactured home on a permanent foundation. Continue Reading Arrive Home Launches Down Payment Assistance Program for Manufactured Home Purchasing
MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
All rewards are issued in MegPrime tokens and may be converted to US dollars through the MegPrime app. Continue Reading MegPrime and Megatel Homes Debut Digital Rewards Program for Buyers and Brokers
Attorney Clay Pulliam Joins Real Estate Group at Dorsey & Whitney
Pulliam previously served as in-house counsel for Hillwood Development Company. Continue Reading Attorney Clay Pulliam Joins Real Estate Group at Dorsey & Whitney
New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Redfin diplomatically refrained from pointing fingers at the least neighborly city. Continue Reading New Study Names Salt Lake City as the Most Neighborly US City
Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
The community will feature 162 two-, three- and four-bedroom townhomes with an average size of 1,727 square feet. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Expands into Colorado with Build-to-Rent Community
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
The 5.2-acre property’s residence features 12 bedrooms and 24 bathrooms. Continue Reading Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Remove Listing for Discounted Beverly Hills Mansion
Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 18.6% from 15.9% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down 8.5%
Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
The survey also found 75% of respondents stating the rising cost of housing played a role in accumulating the debt that led them to seek help. Continue Reading Survey Finds 70% of Renters Forced to Move Due to Increased Housing Costs
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs
This year, the bank’s Affordable Housing Program General Fund will provide up to $1.75 million per project. Continue Reading Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces 2026 Community Investment Grant Programs
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