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Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
A review of government emails by Reuters has traced the roots of the criminal referral to a Nov. 12 article published by The Gateway Pundit. Continue Reading Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
A review of government emails by Reuters has traced the roots of the criminal referral to a Nov. 12 article published by The Gateway Pundit. Continue Reading Report: Right-Wing News Site Inspired Pulte’s Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Swalwell
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio, a Minnesota real estate investor who previously worked as a nurse anesthetist, was sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for carrying out a $420 million bank fraud scheme. According to the charges against him, Onofrio used online...
Report: Home Price Appreciation Up During November
The median sale price on homes during November was $385,000, according to a data report from Homes.com. This marked a $9,120 or 2.4% year-over-year rise and a continuation of the 10-month stretch where median prices are between $375,000 and $395,000. Across the nearly...
Hospitality Capital Partners Acquires 5 Arizona Hotels for $72 Million
Phoenix-based Hospitality Capital Partners (HCP), in conjunction with its equity partner National Property Advisors, acquired a portfolio of five Arizona hotels from Service Properties Trust for $72 million. The portfolio encompasses more than 665 rooms consists at...
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Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
“Mortgage credit availability increased for the fifth consecutive month to its highest level since 2022,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Credit Availability Increases for Fifth Straight Month
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
A recent study from the Tax Foundation ranked North Carolina 36th highest property taxes in the nation. Continue Reading North Carolina House Leader Creates Committee to Devise Property Tax Reforms
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Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
Homes sold for a median price of $270,000, unchanged from September but 6% higher than in October 2024. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 4%
NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
In Manhattan’s luxury real estate market, median prices reached $11,995, a 20% year-over-year spike. Continue Reading NYC Rents Soared in Month Before Mamdani’s Election
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The Secret Service is working to identify victims eligible for consideration for compensation with the forfeited funds. Continue Reading Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
Doug McMillon, who held the leadership position at the company since February 2014, will retire on Jan. 31, 2026. Continue Reading Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has become the latest target of mortgage fraud accusations leveled by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). NBC News, sourcing its coverage from an unnamed “person familiar with the referral,” reports that Pulte sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging Swalwell committed… Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Deed Theft Schemes
Sanford Solny’s law license was suspended in 2012 before he was disbarred in 2023. Continue Reading Disbarred Attorney Sentenced for Deed Theft Schemes
Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
The 2,276-square-foot Tudor-Style house in the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens was built in 1935 and includes six bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Continue Reading Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
New listings rose 10.1% year-over-year last month, marking the highest October listing volume since 2021. Continue Reading Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
The approximately 65,000-seat, roofed stadium will host more than 200 activations every year. Continue Reading Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
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