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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
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
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
A New York City man pleaded guilty in US District Court in Bangor, Maine, to submitting a false mortgage loan application and illegally maintaining a marijuana-involved premises. According to court records, Ken Yiu, purchased a house in Saint Albans, Maine, using an...
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Fort Point Real Estate Partners, a San Francisco–based real estate investment firm, announced its official launch with the assembly of a 40-building portfolio of residential and mixed-use properties across San Francisco. The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12...
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
The Boston City Council voted unanimously raise residential property taxes by 13% for 2026. Property taxes cover more than 70% of the city’s $4.8 billion budget. WBUR reports the City Council’s vote this marks the second straight year double-digit tax increases for...
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Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
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Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Prices at Brunson Station will start from the low $300,000s for townhomes and the mid $300,000s for single-family homes. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
“Colluding to drive up prices is illegal,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Continue Reading Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
The median sales price was also on the rise, reaching $431,000 last month. Continue Reading Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
The median price for the homes sold last month was $300,000. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
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
Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
David Ingram, 73, previously pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
The Vancouver office will be led by Partners Allon Shapiro and Aaron Ulinder. Continue Reading Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
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