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US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
The new name for the building comes ahead of today’s scheduled meeting between Trump and leaders from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Continue Reading US Institute of Peace HQ in Washington Renamed for Trump
Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has acquiesced to President Trump’s demands that mortgage fraud investigation of New York Attorney General Letitia James move forward. According to a Bloomberg report sourced from unnamed “people familiar with the matter,” the case is...
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Mortgage applications inched up at a mild pace during the week ending Sept. 19, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, recorded a 0.6% uptick on a seasonally...
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
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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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Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?
Doncic did not comment on the real estate aspect of his trade from Dallas. Continue Reading Did Luka Doncic Buy a $15 Million Home Before He Was Traded?
State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
The California Insurance Commission said the request raised “serious questions about its financial condition.” Continue Reading State Farm Seeks 22% Emergency Interim Rate Hike in California
Ground Broken for 576-Unit Multifamily Community in Sacramento
The development is part of the larger Delta Shores master-planned community. Continue Reading Ground Broken for 576-Unit Multifamily Community in Sacramento
Study: Average Q4 Buyer’s Agent Commission Was 2.37%
The average buyer’s agent commission was 2.17% for homes that sold for $1 million or more. Continue Reading Study: Average Q4 Buyer’s Agent Commission Was 2.37%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Climate Change Erase $1.5 Trillion in Home Values by 2055?
Editor Phil Hall opines about a new report that predicts weather and housing market trends 30 years from now. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Will Climate Change Erase $1.5 Trillion in Home Values by 2055?
Tennessee Bill Seeks to Limit Contact by Developers Making Unsolicited Calls to Buy Homes
“People who have lived in their homes for decades are now being harassed by out-of-state developers to purchase their property for a quick buck,” said Sen. Charlane Oliver. Continue Reading Tennessee Bill Seeks to Limit Contact by Developers Making Unsolicited Calls to Buy Homes
New York State Bill Seeks to Codify Disparate Impact Standards
The bill is being publicly backed by Rev. Al Sharpton, who highlighted the legislation at last week’s rally for his National Action Network in Harlem. Continue Reading New York State Bill Seeks to Codify Disparate Impact Standards
California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
Melvin Joseph Weibel, the 88-year-old passenger in the Ford Transit van, was pronounced dead at the scene. Continue Reading California Mortgage Firm President Arrested for DUI Collision That Killed 88-Year-Old Man
New Initiative Targets $1 Billion for Nordic Real Estate Financing
The partnership will deploy $1 billion on whole loan lending in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. Continue Reading New Initiative Targets $1 Billion for Nordic Real Estate Financing
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
Editor Phil Hall opines on the intersection of real estate, cryptocurrency and federal regulations. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Real Estate, Crypto and the Trump Agenda
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