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Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
He was previously president of RealPage following its acquisition of LeasingDesk, the company he founded. Continue Reading Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
He was previously president of RealPage following its acquisition of LeasingDesk, the company he founded. Continue Reading Dirk Wakeham Named President and CEO at RealPage
Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
The New York City-based cryptocurrency company is pushing back at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fraud lawsuit, accusing the agency of cherry-picking issues and conflating them into a bogus prosecution. CoinTelegraph reports that Unicoin asked a New...
Texas Acquires 2 Hotels Adjacent to the Alamo
The Texas state government has acquired a pair of historic San Antonio hotels adjacent to the Alamo. The San Antonio Business Journal reports the Texas General Land Office purchased the Crockett and Menger hotels last week for an undisclosed sum. The two hotels were...
Gov. DeSantis: Canadian Tourist Money Will Fill Void if Property Taxes Are Eliminated
After pledging to either slash or eliminate property taxes in his state, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis offered a solution on how to compensate for the disappearance of revenue from those taxes – lean on Canadian tourists. Florida Politics reports DeSantis believed...
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Flood Insurance Relief Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
The bill’s proposed deduction would not apply to individuals who have a gross income of more than $200,000 or $400,000 for joint filers. Continue Reading Flood Insurance Relief Legislation Reintroduced in Congress
Deltec Homes Debuts New Hurricane-Resistant Housing Model
“We set out to create a smaller home that delivers world-class resilience and a truly elevated living experience,” said Meg Gore, CEO of Deltec Homes. Continue Reading Deltec Homes Debuts New Hurricane-Resistant Housing Model
USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Employees will be relocated to Raleigh, Kansas City, Indianapolis, Salt Lake City and Fort Collins, Colorado. Continue Reading USDA to Relocate Majority of Staff and Vacate DC Office Space
Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
There was no formal press statement on the appointment. Continue Reading Barry Habib Added to Fannie Mae’s Board of Directors
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Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
“Market conditions varied by market segment in 2024,” said TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Up, Prices Down in 2024
CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
“Vanderbilt knowingly traps people in risky loans in order to close the deal on selling a manufactured home,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Sues Berkshire Hathaway Unit Vanderbilt Mortgage, Alleging ‘Risky Loans’
LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
The complex is 92% leased to eight tenants. Continue Reading LaSalle Investment Management Acquires Arizona Industrial Complex
MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
He most recently served as vice president and head of commercial real estate research. Continue Reading MBA Promotes Jamie Woodwell to SVP
CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
CBRE will move into the Lever House while Citadel will occupy the Tishman Building. Continue Reading CBRE, Citadel Sign New Leases for Manhattan Office Spaces
Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Chris was previously an executive advisor at Anywhere Real Estate Inc. Continue Reading Real Estate Veteran Sherry Chris Hired as Special Advisor to NAR’s CEO
Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The median monthly housing payment for homebuyers hit a record of $2,920 in 2024, rising 4.3% from 2023 and 86% from 2019. Continue Reading Redfin: Housing Affordability Improved Slightly in 2024
The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
The initiative will create a structured, hands-on model tailored to rural and agricultural property appraisals. Continue Reading The Appraisal Foundation and Farm Credit System Launch Rural Appraisal Practicum Model
Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
The endeavor is designed to “attract a diverse base of local and global investors in the secondary mortgage market.” Continue Reading Saudi Arabia to Create Securitization Market for RMBS
Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
Barr served as vice chairman for supervision since July 19, 2022. Continue Reading Michael S. Barr Steps Down as Federal Reserve’s Vice Chairman for Supervision
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