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Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Luxury real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon were convicted on federal sex trafficking charges. According to combined media reports, the brothers were found guilty after a five-week trial in which prosecutors called 10 rape accusers to...
Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
More than 60 women say they were raped by one or more of the brothers. Continue Reading Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
White House Cancels Lease Deal for DC Public Golf Courses
The Trump administration has terminated the federal government’s lease agreement with the nonprofit National Links Trust (NLT) for three public golf courses in Washington, DC. The lease took effect in October 2020 and was designed to run 50 years, with the NLT tasked...
Humbl Rebrands as TAP Real Estate Technologies
Humbl Inc. (OTC: HMBL), a San Diego-based company focused on the convergence of digital technologies and real-world assets, is rebranding as TAP Real Estate Technologies Inc. According to the company, the rebrand marks a corporate repositioning toward the next...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Predictions for the Real Estate World in 2026
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: In putting together a list of predictions for what the real estate industry might experience during 2026, I am reminded of the wonderfully warped psychic Criswell, who gained fame and fortune by making bold predictions including claims that an...
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FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
The report stated the MMI Fund’s economic net worth rose by roughly $16 billion in FY 2025, reaching a new total of $188.87 billion. Continue Reading FHA Releases MMI Fund Report for FY 2025
Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.15% as of Dec. 31. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025
CMBS Delinquency Rate Ends 2025 at 7.30%
“Three of the five major property types saw increases to their delinquency rates, while two pulled back,” said Thomas Taylor, senior manager for research at Trepp. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Ends 2025 at 7.30%
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Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.89% as of May 29. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inches Up, Homebuyer Affordability Inches Down
Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Trump, who has been highly critical of Powell’s leadership of the Fed, did not immediately comment on the meeting. Continue Reading Trump Meets with Powell at the White House
Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
Real estate is an important aspect of Dubai’s economy, with $207.22 billion in transactions last year. Continue Reading New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Toby Doeden is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race. Continue Reading South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor