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HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
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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CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
In 19% (111) of the 579 counties with sufficient data to analyze, residents needed to spend at least half of their annualized wages to purchase and maintain a home in the second quarter. Continue Reading California Leads Nation with Most Q2 At-Risk Housing Markets
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
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Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Only 7.6% of home sales in 2024 were flips, down from 8.1% in 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Declines, Gross Profits Rise
Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
The UK central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) 8–1 to maintain the Bank Rate at 4.5%. Continue Reading Bank of England Keeps Rates in Place
Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Jonathan Larmore was convicted of one count of tender offer fraud and one count of securities fraud following a one-week trial. Continue Reading Former Real Estate Executive Sentenced for Manipulating WeWork Stock
Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Morris Davis’ appointment runs through December 2025. Continue Reading Rutgers Real Estate Professor Named Trump’s Housing Economist
Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
The company announced that $49 million in acquisition financing for the project was secured with support from JLL Capital Markets. Continue Reading Shopoff Realty Investments Acquires California Industrial Property for Residential Development
QXO Acquires Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 Billion
“Acquiring Beacon is a key milestone in our plan to create substantial shareholder value,” said QXO Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs. Continue Reading QXO Acquires Beacon Roofing Supply for $11 Billion
Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady
The central bank will “maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.25% to 4.5%.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Opts to Hold Rates Steady
Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
Demand for larger rental units has grown because fewer renters are seeking to become first-time homebuyers Continue Reading Realtor.com: Drop in Multifamily Permitting Could Spur Hike in Rents
Report: Sandals Resorts Exploring Potential Sale of Company
Sandals operates in Jamaica, the Bahamas, Saint Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Antigua, Curaçao and Turks and Caicos. Continue Reading Report: Sandals Resorts Exploring Potential Sale of Company
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
The $423,000 median sales price was only $3,000 (0.6%) higher than January’s level. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up 8.4% in February
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