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NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
Mortgage Research Center, LLC, the parent company of Veterans United Home Loans, has launched First Residential Independent Mortgage, a full-service mortgage lender. Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, First Residential Independent Mortgage will specialize in...
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
KB Home (NYSE: KBH), announced the grand opening of Greenleaf Grove, its new cul-de-sac community in the Seattle metro area city of Bothell, Washington. The community’s homes feature two-story floor plans offering up to six bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms....
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Harmony Homes, the Las Vegas-based homebuilding division of The Rhodes Entities, announced the appointment of Gary Mayo as its new president. Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers, where he focused on delivering communities in...
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Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
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Island Capital Group Hires Melissa Iorio as Executive Managing Director
Iorio most recently served as head of investor relations at Cohen & Steers, where she helped build the firm’s private real estate business. Continue Reading Island Capital Group Hires Melissa Iorio as Executive Managing Director
Private Equity Firm Takes Ownership Stake in Keller Williams
As part of this transaction, Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis will step down. Continue Reading Private Equity Firm Takes Ownership Stake in Keller Williams
Jonathan Waclawski Returns to NAR as General Counsel
Waclawski replaces Katie Johnson, who stepped down last October. Continue Reading Jonathan Waclawski Returns to NAR as General Counsel
Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
The companies are also partnering on a $1.2 billion development in a downtown Atlanta location. Continue Reading Webstar Technology Group Taps Nelson Worldwide Architects for $650 Million Mixed-Use Georgia Resort
Highwoods Properties Acquires Raleigh’s Advance Auto Parts Tower
The financial aspects of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Highwoods Properties Acquires Raleigh’s Advance Auto Parts Tower
Fortis Property Group Sued Over Alleged Asset Misrepresentation on Brooklyn Development
A spokesperson for Fortis called the lawsuit “pathetic.” Continue Reading Fortis Property Group Sued Over Alleged Asset Misrepresentation on Brooklyn Development
Frontier Lithium Completes Land Acquisition on Ontario’s Mission Island
The Mission Island site comprises 183 acres of heavy industrial property. Continue Reading Frontier Lithium Completes Land Acquisition on Ontario’s Mission Island
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 24-28
The CFPB changes its mind, two different approaches to EV charger installations and an eggs-cellent home selling approach. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 24-28
New Lawsuit Accuses Douglas Elliman and Ex-CEO Howard Lorber of Enabling the Alexander Brothers
Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander have pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges. Continue Reading New Lawsuit Accuses Douglas Elliman and Ex-CEO Howard Lorber of Enabling the Alexander Brothers
Toll Brothers Launches New Phase of Atlanta-Area Luxury Community
Sterling Pointe offers 64 new homes with two-story single-family home designs Continue Reading Toll Brothers Launches New Phase of Atlanta-Area Luxury Community
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