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Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
An Oregon real estate broker pleaded guilty to avoiding reporting requirements and obstruction of justice after her client’s illegal marijuana grow was raided. According to court documents, Tyra Foxx was a RE/MAX real estate broker for Jose Orozco between January 2020...
Pittsburgh’s Housing Authority Advertises for New Executive Director
The Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP) is advertising for a new executive director. The contract for the current executive director, Caster Binion, expires at the end of March. Binion has been at his job for more than 10 years and expressed an interest...
Existing Home Sales Up 5.8% in December
December’s existing home sales were up by 5.1% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million, according to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Compared to one year earlier, sales were up by 1.4% Month-over-month sales...
FHFA’s Pulte Threatens Builders Over Stock Repurchasing
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte has made an unsubtle threat against home builders if they continue making stock repurchases. In a Wall Street Journal interview, Pulte accused builders of intentionally keeping home prices elevated and called...
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Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
The property is now being offered at $19.9 million. Continue Reading Alec Baldwin Shoots Down the Price on Hamptons Mansion
Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
During the third quarter of 2025, 21.2% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 6% or higher, compared to the 20.0% share with rates below 3%. Continue Reading Mortgages Above 6% Now Exceed Share of Mortgages Below 3%
Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
“Refinance applications surged 40% to the strongest weekly pace since October 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Soars by 28.5%
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Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
He has transitioned to the role of vice chairman of the board of directors. Continue Reading Tim Leiweke Steps Down as Oak View Group CEO Following Indictment on Bid Rigging
HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
HUD said this endeavor “exemplified government overreach.” Continue Reading HUD Terminates Biden-Era Task Force Addressing Bias in Home Appraisals
White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
A recent Supreme Court ruling stated that Fed officials cannot be fired by a president at will. Continue Reading White House Increases Attack on Powell, Claiming Mismanagement of Fed HQ Renovations
Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
The completed project will encompass over 500 residences to be built across 323 acres. Continue Reading Del Webb Breaks Ground on 55+ Community in Austin Suburb
Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
The Scottish Rite Temple is an 85,000-square-foot building spanning four levels. Continue Reading Historic Masonic Temple in Oakland Listed for Sale
Georgia’s Fulton County Proposes 12.5% Property Tax Hike to Finance Jail Upgrades
“We have mandated expenses to fix the inhumane conditions there,” said Commissioner Dana Barrett. Continue Reading Georgia’s Fulton County Proposes 12.5% Property Tax Hike to Finance Jail Upgrades
New Partnership Aims at Tokenizing Tokyo Real Estate
“Japanese content—whether game IP or other cultural assets—commands high global value,” said Ryo Matsubara, representative director of Oasys. Continue Reading New Partnership Aims at Tokenizing Tokyo Real Estate
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Pulte also used his personal X account to announce Westcor was being added “to Fannie Mae’s title acceptance pilot on certain refinances.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Moneyed Corporations’ Are Trying ‘To Stop Us’
Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions
This week’s edition of Tech Trends offers four new solutions designed to make life easier for home sellers, property managers, and real estate investors. Continue Reading Tech Trends: In Pursuit of User-Friendly Solutions