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New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
The legislation will backdate reauthorization of the program to Sept. 30, 2025, while extending the program’s authorization until Dec. 31, 2026. Continue Reading New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Bill Pulte continued his campaign against the Federal Reserve leadership by claiming Chairman Jerome Powell was intentionally working against the White House because he “doesn’t like our president.” In a combative interview this...
74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) announced the arrest of 74-year-old Jerald Benjamin Clawson on one count each of organized scheme to defraud and the unlawful use of unregistered securities in a Ponzi-style scheme. The FDLE said it began its...
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed an executive order designed to increase housing production by using state-owned land for efficient development while reducing state permitting timelines for new construction. Moore’s “Housing Starts Here” executive order directs...
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Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
Stellar MLS serves over 84,000 customers and supports real estate agents and brokers across 21 realtor associations in Central and Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
Report: Rising Construction Costs Fueled Cancelation of HGTV Home Renovation Shows
HGTV has canceled seven shows over the past several weeks. Continue Reading Report: Rising Construction Costs Fueled Cancelation of HGTV Home Renovation Shows
More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
ATTOM also noted that 2.7% of mortgaged residences were seriously underwater in the second quarter. Continue Reading More Homes Were Equity Rich During Q2
California Woman Pleads Guilty to Rental Housing Fraud
Jenifer Singh was arrested last December at the Newark Airport while attempting to board a flight to Paris. Continue Reading California Woman Pleads Guilty to Rental Housing Fraud
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Rocket Companies Debuts Rocket.com as One-Stop Platform for Homebuyers
Rocket.com will combine home search, financing and servicing needs into a single platform. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Debuts Rocket.com as One-Stop Platform for Homebuyers
American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
NYRAC promotes itself on its website as an advocate for the “fundamental improvements in how we conduct business.” Continue Reading American Real Estate Association Establishes First Local Chapter
Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
“Almost 43% of borrowers in forbearance were there due to a natural disaster,” said MBA’s Marina Walsh. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity is Dull, Forbearance Levels Drop
Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Estes pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud and filing false claims against the US. Continue Reading Virginia Man Pleads Guilty in $1.3 Million Title Fraud Case
Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
A major downside of the new arrivals is the absence of housing to accommodate an expanded population. Continue Reading Forecast: Utah’s Population to Grow by Half-Million Over Next 9 Years
Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Evernest also announced it secured $15 million in a strategic funding investment led by LL Funds. Continue Reading Evernest Acquires Poplar Homes
Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Joe Law Jefferson pled guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and one count of failure to file a tax return last August. Continue Reading Nashville Man Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid-Era Rental Assistance Fraud
Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
Saxton was previously executive vice president of enterprise solutions at T3 Sixty. Continue Reading Travis Saxton Joins RE/MAX Holdings as EVP of Strategy
NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
“The President’s Executive Order underscores the critical need for bold, coordinated action,” said NAR. Continue Reading NAR Voices Support of Trump’s Executive Order on Housing Affordability and Supply
New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
Realtor.com reported rents declined for the 17th consecutive month during December. Continue Reading New Data Finds Home Prices Still Rising While Rents Continue to Fall
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