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The Agency Opens First Office in the Florida Keys
This marks the brokerage’s seventh office in Florida. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in the Florida Keys
The Agency Opens First Office in the Florida Keys
This marks the brokerage’s seventh office in Florida. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in the Florida Keys
The Agency Expands Central American Presence with New Office in Costa Rica
The Los Angeles-headquartered real estate brokerage The Agency has expanded to its third Central American nation with the opening of a new office in San José, Costa Rica. The Agency Costa Rica will be led by Managing Partners Clari Vega and Andrés Riggioni and will...
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Has Put Itself Up for Sale
Braemar Hotels & Resorts Inc. (NYSE: BHR), a Dallas-based real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in luxury hotels and resorts, has begun the process of putting itself up for sale. The company and its financial advisor, Robert W. Baird & Co....
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is now selling homes at its Montano Ridge development in Bullhead City, Arizona, from the $290,000s. The company said the community’s floor plans offer up to 1,815 square feet and four bedrooms, including primary suites with...
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Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
The property last changed hands in 2016 for $3.75 million. Continue Reading Bette Davis’ Maine Estate Listed for $15 Million
DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds
Jeffrey M. Young-Bey was found guilty by a jury on Feb.12, 2024, on 12 federal charges. Continue Reading DC Man Sentenced for Stealing Homes with Fraudulent Deeds
‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
Serhant planned to include Cameron in the third season of his “Owning Manhattan” series. Continue Reading ‘Bachelorette’ Star Tyler Cameron Joins Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage
Brenda Buchanan Named CEO of Real Estate Council of Ontario
Buchanan served as the interim CEO following the February retirement of Michael Beard. Continue Reading Brenda Buchanan Named CEO of Real Estate Council of Ontario
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Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
The company claimed it was settling the charges to avoid lengthy and costly litigation. Continue Reading Lafayette RE Management in $680,000 Settlement Over PPP Loan Fraud
DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Timothy Trifilo will be sentenced on May 19, 2025. Continue Reading DC Tax Firm Executive Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
The Fed also stressed that it would “continue reducing its holdings of Treasury securities and agency debt and agency mortgage‑backed securities.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates for Third Straight Time
Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
The top underwriter in the third quarter as measured by market share was First American Title Insurance Co. (21.9%). Continue Reading Title Insurance Premium Volume Up 5.3% in Q3
Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), the national industry association representing Canadian private home, auto and business insurers, has blamed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s for failing to protect property owners from climate-related disasters during 2024. “After the costliest summer in Canadian history, with almost $8 billion in insured losses due to floods, hail and wildfires, the… Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses Continue Reading Insurance Bureau of Canada Slams Trudeau Response to Climate-Related Losses
New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
The proposed regulation tests will take place where the nonbanks are originating loans rather than where they have a physical branch presence. Continue Reading New York State Considers Expanding CRA Law to Cover Nonbank Mortgage Lenders
CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
The new rule requires lenders to assess a borrower’s ability to repay a PACE loan. Continue Reading CFPB Finalizes Rule on PACE Loan Protections
Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
ron Puretz pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentenced for Role in Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
The MBA reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in November were up 7.2% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down Slightly
Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
Privately-owned housing starts were down 1.8% from October. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Up 6.4%
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