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Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
The $70 million budgeted for the project came from moving several projects out of the capital improvement fund. Continue Reading Denver City Council Approves $70 Million for New Soccer Stadium
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago that has been in a state of dilapidation faces an uncertain future after its ownership was transferred to a mortgage company following a failed foreclosure auction. Artnet.com reports the Prairie style Walser House...
Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
Blake Floyd Cozzens of Cedar City, Utah, was sentenced today to 25 months’ imprisonment for wire fraud and bank fraud for embezzling money from homeowners associations (HOAs), property owners, and tenants, as well as fraudulently obtaining money from a bank and a...
Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The median asking rent for 0–2 bedroom units fell for the 28th consecutive month on a year-over-year basis during November, according to the Realtor.com November Rental Report. The national median is now at $1,693, down $17 (or 1.0%) from last November. However, it is...
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Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
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Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
The median sales price was also on the rise, reaching $431,000 last month. Continue Reading Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
The median price for the homes sold last month was $300,000. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Home Sales Up by 6.4%
Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Nov. 20. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up Slightly
Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
David Ingram, 73, previously pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Florida Businessman Sentenced for Construction Loan Fraud Schemes
New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
The report observed that corporate ownership exceeds 20% in communities including St. Louis, Missouri; Harrisonburg, Virginia; and Franklin County, Ohio. Continue Reading New Study Finds Nearly 9% of Residences Owned by Corporate Entities and Investors
Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
The Vancouver office will be led by Partners Allon Shapiro and Aaron Ulinder. Continue Reading Lennard Commercial Realty Opens Vancouver Office
Existing Home Sales Up in October
“Home sales increased in October even with the government shutdown due to homebuyers taking advantage of lower mortgage rates,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. “ Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up in October
Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
Mortgage activity increased quarterly in 98 of the 209 metropolitan areas analyzed by ATTOM. Continue Reading Q3 Mortgage Originations Down Slightly
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