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Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte has not publicly commented on the increased attention given to his actions. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte has not publicly commented on the increased attention given to his actions. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A total of $288.7 billion in new mortgages for multifamily properties with five or more units was originated in 2024, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). This represented a 17% year-over-year increase. While the MBA tracked 2,463 different...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: On Feb. 9, 1950, the Republican Women's Club of Wheeling, West Virginia, invited Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin to provide the keynote speech for its Lincoln Day event. McCarthy shocked his audience – and, quickly afterwards, the nation – when he...
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced the addition of Colorado Home Realty (CHR), an independent brokerage based in Littleton, Colorado. Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. In announcing his company’s next chapter, CHR CEO Matt Hudson...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
John McMickle of North South Government Strategies started work last week as a FICO lobbyist. Continue Reading Report: FICO Increases DC Lobbying Efforts Following Attacks by FHFA’s Pulte
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
“Mortgage applications fell to their lowest level since May,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
CoStar alleged that Zillow published over 46,000 of its copyright protected images, with many still bearing the CoStar watermark. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
Only about one-third (35.7%) of homes sold over asking price, down from nearly half (47.8%) a year earlier. Continue Reading Number of DC-Area Homes for Sale Up 22.7% from Last Year
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Editor Phil Hall asks the upcoming 47th president some questions regarding housing-related matters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Five Questions for the Trump Team
Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
2025 President-elect George Kypreos took the leadership reins. Continue Reading Two Presidents of Las Vegas Realtors Quit in the Same Day
Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
The Padgitt Ranch in Coleman County was once the largest fenced ranch in Texas. Continue Reading Texas Ranch Owned by Same Family for 145 Years Listed for $21 Million
Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
Since “Breaking Bad” aired, the home has attracted endless waves of fans taking photos of the 1,900-square-foot property. Continue Reading Albuquerque’s ‘Walter White House’ Listed for $4 Million
Realty One Group International Expands Caribbean Presence
With the new franchises, Realty One’s network now spans across the US and 24 countries. Continue Reading Realty One Group International Expands Caribbean Presence
NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
President-elect Donald J. Trump pledged to scuttle the program once he is in office. Continue Reading NYC Begins Congestion Pricing Toll Program
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
An unlikely new site for affordable housing, a spike in CMBS delinquencies and a very long wait to sell a home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 30-Jan. 3
Auction Planned to Offload Party City Stores
Going-out-of-business sales are now underway at the soon-to-be-closed retail locations. Continue Reading Auction Planned to Offload Party City Stores
Dallas Tops U-Haul List for 2024’s Growth Metro
This marks the first year that metros were included in the do-it-yourself moving company’s annual Growth Index data. Continue Reading Dallas Tops U-Haul List for 2024’s Growth Metro
Home Builders Join Lawsuit Against HUD and USDA Over Energy Codes
HUD and USDA did not publicly comment on the litigation. Continue Reading Home Builders Join Lawsuit Against HUD and USDA Over Energy Codes
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