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MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
The founder and CEO of an Orange County, California-based private equity fund has been charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of approximately $62.5 million via a promissory note scam involving real estate, Broadway shows, and cryptocurrency. According to...
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
A five-unit multifamily property in Norwalk, Connecticut, that was constructed in 1900 has been sold for $1.7 million, or $342,000 per unit. The three-story property at 2 Park Street encompasses four oversized one-bedroom units and one oversized loft studio totaling...
Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
The Trump administration is seeking to have an appeals court to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve’s board of governors by Monday. The Associated Press reports the administration’s request is an attempt to exclude Cook from the central bank’s next vote on...
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Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
“I now live in Florida because of Elizabeth Warren,” said the “Shark Tank” star. Continue Reading Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The $625,000 median price for single-family houses from last month is a 7% uptick from the $585,000 price from July 2024. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
Why Did a Disneyland-Area Suburb Agree to a Property Tax Hike?
The community located 20 minutes from Disneyland has a median listing price of more than $1 million. Continue Reading Why Did a Disneyland-Area Suburb Agree to a Property Tax Hike?
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FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Green Mirage has impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to deceived homeowners. Continue Reading FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
More than 400,000 homes may be underinsured for flooding events in the southeast and central southwestern parts of the country. Continue Reading CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
ATTOM also noted there were 28,632 properties with foreclosure filings during December. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
The Executive Order required developers adhere to “high labor standards, promoting positive labor-management relations, and paying workers prevailing wages.” Continue Reading Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City
The Browns did not publicly comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City
Survey: Ontario Residents Remain Pessimistic About Becoming Homeowners
75% strongly supported reducing municipal development charges. Continue Reading Survey: Ontario Residents Remain Pessimistic About Becoming Homeowners
NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
NAR said Grasso will spearhead efforts “to deepen engagement with state and local associations.” Continue Reading NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Newsom’s office acknowledged the executive order is modeled on a similar order issued by Hawaii Governor Josh Green. Continue Reading Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
Paul was initially indicted in June 2023 on eight counts of bank fraud. Continue Reading Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
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