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Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
Brian T. Finnegan, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Taylor. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Brixmor Property Group
New Home Sales Surge by 20.5%
Sales of new single-family houses in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 800,000, a 20.5% surge from the July rate of 664,000 and a 15.4% rise above the August 2024 rate of 693,000. According to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the...
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has acquiesced to President Trump’s demands that mortgage fraud investigation of New York Attorney General Letitia James move forward. According to a Bloomberg report sourced from unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the case is...
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Mortgage applications inched up at a mild pace during the week ending Sept. 19, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, recorded a 0.6% uptick on a seasonally...
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Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...
Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
Following the conclusion of the acquisition, Dream Residential REIT will cease to be publicly traded. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
James L. Townes Jr. is accused of falsely claiming to be disabled. Continue Reading St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
The site will offer advice on moving plus the cost of living, and cultural differences that are unique to Texas. Continue Reading New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
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Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
The average selling price at $1.08 million was down by 2.2% over the same period. Continue Reading Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
The development will be located 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Continue Reading Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Antonio Gaines said it was uncertain how many FHA workers would be laid off Continue Reading FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Banosian joined the company (formerly Guaranteed Rate) in 2007 and was most recently executive vice president for sales. Continue Reading Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
Stephanie Lovins wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the receipt. Continue Reading Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
The properties encompass nearly 80 million rentable square feet across the nation with over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs. Continue Reading GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 9% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
Built in 1998, the property has a 94% occupancy rate and offers an array of amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. Continue Reading FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
The medal celebrates Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada or an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Continue Reading BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act
Editor Phil Hall considers the role of the Carter-era legislation in today’s financial services industry. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act
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