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Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Report: FHFA Closing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s NY Offices Due to Letitia James’ ‘Corrupt and Dangerous Business Practices’
The New York State offices of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) are reportedly going to be closed due to the "corrupt and dangerous business practices" within the state by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Fox News first reported the story,...
Utah Officials Reject Property Tax Hike Requests from 35 Cities and Taxing Entities
The Utah State Tax Commission has denied requests for property tax hikes from 35 cities, school districts and other entities, which collectively sought to raise nearly $50 million in property tax revenue. KSL.com reports the commission rejected the fiscal year 2026...
FICO Debuts Program to Sell Credit Scores Directly to Lenders
FICO (NYSE: FICO) has announced a new program that bypasses the three major credit bureaus and enables the direct sale of the company’s credit scores to lenders. According to the company, the FICO Mortgage Direct License Program, the mortgage credit specialists known...
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Philadelphia Launches System to Detect Deed Fraud with Forgeries of Dead Homeowners
The city’s Department of Records found 111 cases of deed fraud last year. Continue Reading Philadelphia Launches System to Detect Deed Fraud with Forgeries of Dead Homeowners
Study: Detroit Property Taxes Could Be Cut if City Enacts Admissions Tax on Events
Detroit is one of the few large cities that does not charge admission taxes on events. Continue Reading Study: Detroit Property Taxes Could Be Cut if City Enacts Admissions Tax on Events
Real Estate Investors Bought Fewer Properties During Q2
Redfin’s report covers both institutional and mom-and-pop investors. Continue Reading Real Estate Investors Bought Fewer Properties During Q2
‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
The television personality will be working with his father Robert Schulman, who is a broker at the agency. Continue Reading ‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
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Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Whittle Down the CFPB
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s actions to downsize and realign the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a 112-page ruling by US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama administration appointee, the Trump administration was ordered...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
“The proposed community will never see the light of day,” said Gov. Abbott. Continue Reading Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
NAR did not provide a timeline regarding when the job cuts would occur. Continue Reading NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
n all, Morgan Stanley suffered a total loss of $5,554,968.10 due to Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz’s scheme. Continue Reading Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Caliber specializes in acquiring and managing multifamily residential, hospitality, and multi-tenant industrial assets in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
Chicago under Johnson’s leadership is operating with a $1 billion deficit. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
Andrea Olshan to Step Down from Leadership at Seritage Growth Properties
Board Chairman Adam Metz, an independent member of the board since 2022, will serve as interim CEO and president. Continue Reading Andrea Olshan to Step Down from Leadership at Seritage Growth Properties
31,000 SF California Industrial Property Sells for $7.4 Million
The sale marks the final transaction involving the Southern California industrial asset portfolio acquired by the companies in 2020. Continue Reading 31,000 SF California Industrial Property Sells for $7.4 Million
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