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SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Saadia Sheikh, CEO and founder of the Dallas- and New York City-based advisory firm Powersense, was named global president. Continue Reading SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Saadia Sheikh, CEO and founder of the Dallas- and New York City-based advisory firm Powersense, was named global president. Continue Reading SIOR Inducts Officers for 2025-2026 Term
Shohei Ohtani and Agent Seek Dismissal of Real Estate Lawsuit
Los Angeles Dodgers’ three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit accusing them of being responsible for the firing of a Hawaii real estate investor and broker from a $240 million luxury housing development. The Associated...
Linkhome Holdings Unveils Platform for Purchasing Real Estate with Cryptocurrency
Los Angeles-based Linkhome Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: LHAI) has launched a platform that enables buyers to purchase US real estate using cryptocurrency. According to the company, the new platform supports direct property purchases with digital assets instead of merely...
Report: Documents Show Lisa Cook Cited Atlanta Property as Second Home, Not as Primary Residence
A Reuters review of loan documents issued to Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook on an Atlanta home shows the property was declared as a “vacation home” and not as a “primary residence.” Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has repeatedly insisted...
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California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
For the state’s condo/townhome markets, only 25% of homebuyers were able to purchase those $670,000 median-priced residences. Continue Reading California Home Affordability Improves Slightly From One Year Ago
FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
“We will continue to seek opportunities to invest in preserving the affordability of housing in Arizona and in other communities we and our members serve,” said Joe Amato. Continue Reading FHLBank San Francisco Invests $10 Million to Preserve Affordable Housing in Phoenix
Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Under the terms of this alliance, Mountain West will operate as Newmark Mountain West. Continue Reading Newmark in Alliance Agreement with Mountain West
Real Estate Coach and Author Pam O’Bryant Joins The Real Brokerage
Earlier this year, O’Bryant launched Real Estate on Purpose, a business focused on helping agents with hands-on coaching, marketing support and transaction management. Continue Reading Real Estate Coach and Author Pam O’Bryant Joins The Real Brokerage
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PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
The first installment of the series will feature 20 short videos. Continue Reading PennyMac Premieres ‘Bring It Home’ Video Series for New Homeowners
New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Canada is dealing with a population that swelled by 17.4% between 2006 and 2021. Continue Reading New Report Highlights Multiple Obstacles Facing First-Time Canadian Homebuyers
Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
“Your efforts to dismantle the CFPB are dangerous, and we will fight them at every turn,” the lawmakers stated. Continue Reading Democrat Lawmakers Demand Removal of Elon Musk’s DOGE From CFPB HQ
Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
In addition to the prison term, Whalen was sentenced to three years of supervised release. Continue Reading Indiana Developer Sentenced for Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
McKernan stepped down from the board of directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to be considered for the CFPB directorship. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Jonathan McKernan to Become CFPB Director
Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
The MBA’s Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) rose by 2.5% to 99.0 in January Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity, Credit Availability on the Rise
Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
“We believe it will increase our overall traffic,” said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. Continue Reading Zillow and Redfin Partner on Multifamily Rental Listings
Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
Multifamily lending alone is expected to rise to $361 billion this year. Continue Reading Forecast: Commercial/Multifamily Mortgage Borrowing and Lending to Rise 16% This Year
January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Lenders started the foreclosure process on 20,994 properties in January. Continue Reading January Foreclosure Activity Up 8% Month-Over-Month
Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
False Name Contribution is a class C felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Continue Reading Honolulu Real Estate Developer Indicted for Illegal Campaign Contributions
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