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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
Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
Dream Residential Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: DRR.U, DRR.UN) is being acquired by an affiliate of Morgan Properties LP in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $354 million. Toronto-headquartered Dream Residential REIT owns a portfolio of garden-style...
St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
A Missouri man has pleaded not guilty to two separate indictments of conspiring to steal or try to steal 16 homes and a duplex with bogus deeds. James L. Townes Jr. of the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley was indicted by a grand jury on June 25 with one count of mail...
New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
A new online resource has launched to provide households with information on relocating to Texas. Users who tap into InsideTexasRealEstate.com will receive data and insights on cities, counties, schools, neighborhoods, and lifestyle across the Lone Star State. The...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Vancouver recorded a 74% increase in starts this month while Montreal posted an 8% year-over-year decrease and Toronto experienced a 40% year-over-year decrease. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up Slightly
Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
exas Realtors will distribute the RRF grant among eight local associations. Continue Reading Realtors Relief Foundation Allocates $500,000 to Help Texas Flooding Victims
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
The latest HMI survey found 38% of builders cutting prices in July, the highest percentage since NAHB began tracking this figure in 2022. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly
Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
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Trump Organization in Partnership for Two Luxury Projects in Saudi Arabia
The Riyadh developments mark the fourth and fifth collaborations between the Trump Organization and Dar Global. Continue Reading Trump Organization in Partnership for Two Luxury Projects in Saudi Arabia
Staying Top of Mind in an Age of Information Overload: A Strategic Guide for Real Estate Professionals
Success in this industry isn’t about closing deals—it’s about building trust, fostering connections, and consistently showing up. Continue Reading Staying Top of Mind in an Age of Information Overload: A Strategic Guide for Real Estate Professionals
Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
A new record-high share of consumers indicated that they expect mortgage rates to decline over the next 12 months. Continue Reading Consumer Confidence in Housing Market is on the Rise
NY Times Publishes Probe on Political Donations by NAR Nonprofit Affiliate
NAR said the Times was writing a “false claim” that it was “a partisan organization with a right-leaning agenda.” Continue Reading NY Times Publishes Probe on Political Donations by NAR Nonprofit Affiliate
Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio
The acquired properties are subject to low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) rent restrictions. Continue Reading Hudson Valley Property Group Acquires 22-Property Portfolio
RealPage Says DOJ Dropped Antitrust Investigation
The DOJ offered no public comment on its actions. Continue Reading RealPage Says DOJ Dropped Antitrust Investigation
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First South Dakota Affiliated Office
The new office is owned and operated by the siblings Dana Fisher and Danielle Konechne. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First South Dakota Affiliated Office
Gindi Equities Acquires Second Multifamily Community in Fargo
The 252-unit property was acquired from Property Resources Group, which will continue to manage and service the asset. Continue Reading Gindi Equities Acquires Second Multifamily Community in Fargo
EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
“After many years of serving consumers, EasyKnock has closed its doors,” said the New York City-based company. Continue Reading EasyKnock Shuts Down Amid Complaints Over Its Residential Sale-Leaseback Programs
Former Ginnie Mae Chief Takes Role at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) has announced the appointment of Sam Valverde as vice president of mission and community engagement within its single-family acquisitions division. Sam Valverde served as acting president from May through the end of November, when he stepped...
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