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Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Stephen L. Hochberg, a former Massachusetts real estate executive was sentenced to two years in prison followed by three years supervised release, for his role in a multi-year scheme to cheat the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with under-the-table pay of more than...
Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Stephen L. Hochberg was charged in December and pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US and to obstruction of justice in January. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Tax Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
Ex-Massachusetts Realtor Pleads Guilty to $11 Million Embezzlement
A former Massachusetts realtor who was indicted on multiple charges including embezzlement was sentenced to two-to-three years in prison followed by five years of probation after changing his plea to guilty. WCBV reports Stephen Webster, the owner of the now-defunct...
The Best Market for First-Time Homebuyers Is…
A new analysis by Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) of housing markets where first-time buyers can find a robust selection of affordable properties has ranked Jacksonville, Florida, as the best market for newcomers to homeownership. According to Zillow, Jacksonville leads a list...
Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
Florida's Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia is predicting the state legislature will not follow Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call to abolish homestead property taxes. In an interview with WINK News, Ingoglia acknowledged that DeSantis has yet to propose a plan on how he...
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Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
The product is now available in California, with a further rollout planned in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
“State Farm, and others, should get their act together, and treat people fairly,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
“I don’t think in the end it’s going to matter to people,” said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. Continue Reading Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
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Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
The CHA has been without a CEO for the past 16 months. Continue Reading Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
.“Attyx preyed on vulnerable and elderly homeowners with false promises and predatory tactics,” said Attorney General Letitia James. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
Dodger Stadium Sells Field Naming Rights to Japanese Brand Uniqlo
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Dodger Stadium Sells Field Naming Rights to Japanese Brand Uniqlo
California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
California’s median home price in February was $830,370, up by less than 1% from 23-month low of $823,180 in January. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Up in February
Tempus Realty Partners Acquires Industrial Portfolio for $22.2 Million
The portfolio includes five assets across two properties spanning a total of 311,158 square feet on 23 acres. Continue Reading Tempus Realty Partners Acquires Industrial Portfolio for $22.2 Million
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 86-Unit Phoenix Multifamily Community for $19.5 Million
The acquisition further expands Neighborhood Ventures’ portfolio of Phoenix-area multifamily properties. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 86-Unit Phoenix Multifamily Community for $19.5 Million
Pending Home Sales Up in February
“The slight gain in pending contracts appears to be driven by improved affordability conditions,” said NAR’s Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Up in February
Canadian Home Sales Declined in February
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $663,828 in February, down by a scant 0.2% from the same month last year. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales Declined in February
HomeServices of America Teams with Zillow on ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings
The program is available to HomeServices of America-owned companies and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices franchise network. Continue Reading HomeServices of America Teams with Zillow on ‘Coming Soon’ Pre-Market Listings