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Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name
A Toronto-based realtor with the same name as a high-profile criminal has been patiently attempting to assure social media denizens that he is not the notorious miscreant. The Calgary Herald reports Zain Merchant has been receiving a flood of social media messages...
MaestroX Debuts Document Platform for Title Searches
Austin-based MaestroX has launched MaestroX Connect, an AI-powered document platform designed for title searches. According to the company, the new scalable platform can be used by title agents, escrow officers, settlement agents, underwriters, real estate attorneys,...
New York State Median Home Sale Price Breaks Record High
New York State set a record for median home sale prices in July, reaching $451,000 – a 4.9% hike from the $430,000 price set one year earlier. According to data from the New York State Association of Realtors, home prices have not experienced a year-over-year decline...
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Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, decreased 10% on a seasonally adjusted basis. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Credit Availability in Decline
Historic Milwaukee Nursing Home to Become Affordable Housing Development
The four-story property opened in 1929 as the Milwaukee Jewish Home for the Aged. Continue Reading Historic Milwaukee Nursing Home to Become Affordable Housing Development
Seattle Commercial Property Owner Found Guilty in Tax Fraud Scheme
Steven T. Loo is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 9. Continue Reading Seattle Commercial Property Owner Found Guilty in Tax Fraud Scheme
NAR, ATTOM Update Their Housing Data Delivery Options
“The new Dashboard is a tool that enables NAR members to stay ahead of the market and better serve their clients,” said Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. Continue Reading NAR, ATTOM Update Their Housing Data Delivery Options
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NAREIM Begins Search for New CEO
Zoe Hughes, the organization’s current CEO, is stepping down after more than six years. Continue Reading NAREIM Begins Search for New CEO
Arrival Home Loans Launches Residential Bridge Loan Lending Fund
Arrival Home Loans, a Novato, California-based division of Pacific Private Money Inc., has unveiled Arrival Fund I LLC, a residential bridge loan lending fund. According to the company, the new fund offers a preferred 10%1 rate of return for investors, with profits...
Calque Promotes Dr. Chandra Srivastava to Chief Revenue Officer
Calque, an Austin-headquartered fintech providing “buy before you sell” solutions for established lenders, has promoted Dr. Chandra Srivastava to chief revenue officer. In her new role, Srivastava will oversee the company’s revenue streams, develop partnerships, and...
Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
The year-to-date volume is roughly 30.4 million square feet. Continue Reading Manhattan Office Leasing Volume at 5-Year High
Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Columbus is the county seat of Lowndes County, on the eastern border of Mississippi, and it has a population of roughly 23,000. Continue Reading Realtor to Launch Bid to Become Mayor in Mississippi City
Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
González took on the leadership role in April 2014, having previously served as executive vice president. Continue Reading Leadership Changes at Federal Home Loan Bank of New York
Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
The People’s High Court of Ho Chi Minh City said there were no mitigating factors to reduce her sentence. Continue Reading Death Sentence Upheld for Vietnamese Real Estate Tycoon Convicted in $12.5 Billion Fraud Case
Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Empira Group will continue to operate under its existing brand as part of Partners Group. Continue Reading Partners Group Acquires Empira Group Real Estate Platform
Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Broadcasting begins on Dec. 31. Continue Reading Real Estate-Focused Home Network to Debut on Canadian TV
Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
This is the third acquisition of the year for Compass. Continue Reading Compass Acquires @properties and Christie’s International Real Estate
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