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New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Two additional felony construction fraud charges were brought against Amy Argenbright last week on separate cases. Continue Reading New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Two additional felony construction fraud charges were brought against Amy Argenbright last week on separate cases. Continue Reading New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
Acting FDIC Chairman Travis Hill Nominated for Permanent Role
President Trump has nominated Travis Hill to serve as chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. Hill has been serving as acting chairman since Jan. 20. He briefly served as vice chairman from Jan. 5 to Jan. 20. From 2018 to 2022, he was a senior advisor to the...
Supreme Court Rules Lisa Cook Can Stay at the Fed for Now
The US Supreme Court ruled that Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook can remain in her position until it reviews the case over whether President Trump has the authority to remove her based on accusations of mortgage fraud. The court will hear the arguments in this case in...
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by Nearly 13%
Mortgage application activity slowed dramatically during the week ending Sept. 26, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association. The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, dropped by 12.7% on a seasonally adjusted...
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CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
The acquisitions bring the company’s total footprint in Florida to approximately 2 million square feet. Continue Reading CIP Real Estate Pays $66 Million for 3 Industrial Parks in Florida
Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
The nominating period closes on Oct. 31. Continue Reading Nominations Sought for 2026 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability
CMBS Delinquency Rate Up for Sixth Straight Month
Year-over-year, the overall CMBS delinquency rate has increased by 185 basis points from 5.44%. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Up for Sixth Straight Month
Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
“The path back to normal housing costs doesn’t require a crash in home prices—stability may be enough,” said Redfin’s Asas Khan. Continue Reading Report: ‘Normal’ Housing Costs Possible by 2030
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Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage
The potential acquisition price is uncertain. Continue Reading Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage
Senate Confirms Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
Three Democrats joined the Republican majority in confirming Pulte. Continue Reading Senate Confirms Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Coastal Florida boasted seven of February’s 10 highest-priced home sales. Continue Reading The Most Expensive Home Sale in February Is…
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
By product type, conventional loans composed 56.7% of loan applications while FHA loans accounted for 32.1%. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in February
Canada to Spend $365 Million for Building 767 Rental Homes in Toronto
Of the 767 new rental homes, 384 will be affordable and at least 20% of the units will meet accessibility standards. Continue Reading Canada to Spend $365 Million for Building 767 Rental Homes in Toronto
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.65% as of March 13, up slightly from last week when it averaged 6.63%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
Philadelphia recorded 4,631 new pending sales, the lowest February total in more than a decade. Continue Reading Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Slumped in February
The Market with the Highest Potential SFR Returns Is…
The report analyzed single-family rental returns in 361 counties with sufficient rental and home-price data. Continue Reading The Market with the Highest Potential SFR Returns Is…
New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
For New Hampshire’s condo/townhome sector, there were 220 closed sales, down 4.3% from one year ago Continue Reading New Hampshire Home Sales Up Despite Decline in New Listings
Nobu Hospitality Expands into the Netherlands
The new destinations were developed in partnership with Dutch real estate firm Breevast. Continue Reading Nobu Hospitality Expands into the Netherlands
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