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Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Swalwell also accused Pulte of violating the Privacy Act of 1974, which forbids federal agencies from making unauthorized public disclosures of sensitive information relating to an individual. Continue Reading Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Swalwell also accused Pulte of violating the Privacy Act of 1974, which forbids federal agencies from making unauthorized public disclosures of sensitive information relating to an individual. Continue Reading Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Pennsylvania Home Sales Hold Steady
Pennsylvania recorded 11,470 home sales in August, up by a slight 0.5% from 11,402 transactions. According to data from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors, the home listing levels reached 41,497 last month, which is up nearly 7% year-over-year from the 38,775...
Matthew Abrusci Named EVP and General Counsel at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has hired Matthew D. Abrusci as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. Abrusci brings more than three decades of financial services experience spanning banking, capital markets, and securities law. He was...
Housing Supply Drops to 2-Year Low
Active listings of homes for sale during August were down by 1.4% from July, according to data from Redfin. This marked the largest seasonally adjusted decline since June 2023. Although active listings last month were up 9.7% year-over-year, this marked the smallest...
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Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Last month, President Trump accused Schiff of mortgage fraud while the lawmaker was a member of the House of Representatives. Continue Reading Sen. Adam Schiff Launches Legal Defense Fund to Combat Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Among the federal program, the FHA share of total applications increased to 19.1% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Realtor.com and WalletHub offer rival data reports. Continue Reading The Best Housing Markets? Two New Data Reports Offer Different Opinions
Kentucky Home Sales Up During July
July’s median sales price of $279,900 marked a 1.81% decline from June, but it was also 5.6% higher than July 2024’s price. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During July
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Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
Homebuyers with a Rocket mortgage earn 10% back on the last 12 months of rental payments Continue Reading Rocket Mortgage Debuts Program Offering Closing Cost Credits to Renters
HUD’s DOGE Task Force Seeks Public Input for Identifying Fraud and Waste
The X account launched yesterday and generated 34,000 followers within 24 hours. Continue Reading HUD’s DOGE Task Force Seeks Public Input for Identifying Fraud and Waste
Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Homebuying in All But 2 Major Metros
Pittsburgh and Detroit were the exceptions to the rule. Continue Reading Report: Renting is More Affordable Than Homebuying in All But 2 Major Metros
Former Hospital Site in New Jersey to Become Mixed-Use Development
The development will also feature more than 70,000 square feet of retail and commercial space. Continue Reading Former Hospital Site in New Jersey to Become Mixed-Use Development
Final Offer Acquires Off-Market Listing Resource Private Collection
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Final Offer Acquires Off-Market Listing Resource Private Collection
Australia Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
The Reserve Bank of Australia announced the benchmark interest rate will be reduced by 25 basis points to 4.10%. Continue Reading Australia Cuts Rates for First Time in Over 4 Years
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 4 Crucial Issues That Require HUD’s Attention
Editor Phil Hall opines on four issues that the new HUD Secretary Scott Turner may wish to prioritize. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 4 Crucial Issues That Require HUD’s Attention
Florida Gov. DeSantis Voices Support for Eliminating Property Taxes
“Property taxes are local, not state,” DeSantis wrote in his X response. Continue Reading Florida Gov. DeSantis Voices Support for Eliminating Property Taxes
Iowa Home Sales Up Nearly 5% in January
The median sales price remained steady at $220,000, a 2.3% increase from last year. Continue Reading Iowa Home Sales Up Nearly 5% in January
Another Major Tenant to Depart Beleaguered San Francisco Centre Mall
Burke Williams’ 16,000-square-foot spa, the largest in San Francisco, has been a tenant of the mall since 2006. Continue Reading Another Major Tenant to Depart Beleaguered San Francisco Centre Mall
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