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Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
A former Calgary realtor who acknowledged running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded dozens of people out of more than $3.5 million has been banned for life from working in Alberta’s real estate industry. The Calgary Herald reports Eric Drinkwater received his permanent...
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
A total of 9,423 homes were sold statewide in Virginia during August just 15 more than one year before, marking a scant 0.2% uptick. According to data from Virginia Realtors, August also saw 24,606 active listings statewide, a 26.2% surge from last year. Nearly 13,000...
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Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
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Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Sahil Nandwani is a donor to the state Republican Party. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
Nearly half of the 162 active grants going to the nonprofits are slated for cancellation. Continue Reading Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
he Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison is selling the ports. Continue Reading BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
Guten Tag, Miami! Germany Tops List of International Property Seekers Aimed at South Florida
Buyers from Argentina purchased the most South Florida real estate among foreign countries in 2024. Continue Reading Guten Tag, Miami! Germany Tops List of International Property Seekers Aimed at South Florida
Rental Housing Groups Ask White House to Review Regulations Impacting Construction and Affordability
The organizations argued the regulations have created more problems than solutions. Continue Reading Rental Housing Groups Ask White House to Review Regulations Impacting Construction and Affordability
J. Blake Sanderson to Lead First Internet Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Business
Sanderson succeeds Nick Campbell, who has been promoted to senior credit officer. Continue Reading J. Blake Sanderson to Lead First Internet Bank’s Commercial Real Estate Business
$2 Billion Construction Loan Originated for Utah AI Data Center
The new data center is designed to provide 175 megawatts of continuous power. Continue Reading $2 Billion Construction Loan Originated for Utah AI Data Center
Former RE/MAX Executive Larry Oberly Teams with Realty One Group on Global Franchise Expansion
“This is just the beginning of our massive efforts to paint the globe gold,” said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and founder. Continue Reading Former RE/MAX Executive Larry Oberly Teams with Realty One Group on Global Franchise Expansion
Union Home Mortgage Acquires Nations Reliable Lending
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Union Home Mortgage Acquires Nations Reliable Lending
Historic Connecticut Property Listed for $4.95 Million
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places n 1978. Continue Reading Historic Connecticut Property Listed for $4.95 Million
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