Featured Real Estate News
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
A former credit loan officer in Massachusetts was sentenced to 18 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, for defrauding his employer out of almost $1 million. According to the charges brought against him, Brian Socha was employed at MassMutual...
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
A coalition of 29 architects has called on Shalom Baranes Associates, the new designer for President Trump’s White House East Wing ballroom, to reject the commission or face potential penalties from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The Architect’s Newspaper...
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun an investigation into the City of Boston’s housing policies to determine whether it discriminated against low-income white residents. The New York Times reports Craig Trainor HUD’s assistant secretary for...
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
News & Current Events
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Siciliano received her broker’s license in 2001 and opened RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township, New Jersey, in 2006. Continue Reading Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Popular Articles
Exclusive News
Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market
The fund will target select upscale suburban markets throughout the Southwest, Mountain West, and Midwest. Continue Reading Peakline Real Estate Funds Unveils New Fund Aimed at BTR Market
Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
The new platform will roll out to existing Luxury Presence customers over the next three weeks. Continue Reading Luxury Presence Unveils Private Listings Hub
Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Paquin is a broker and co-owner of the Via Capitale Partenaires brokerage. Continue Reading Valérie Paquin Becomes 2025-26 Chairperson of Canadian Real Estate Association
Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
The Refinance Index increased 35% from the previous week – the highest level in six months. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Surges by 20%
Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Delaware led the nation in 2024 with a 38.6% rise in median down payments Continue Reading Northeast Housing Markets Lead Nation for Down Payment Increases
Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
The property is currently 70% occupied, which the company noted was below the submarket average of 98%. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
Alvarado first joined Newmark in 2015 as executive vice president and Boston market leader. Continue Reading Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
New Task Force to Investigate Potential Fraud in Addressing LA-Area Homelessness
US Attorney Bill Essayli has launched the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption involving funds allocated for addressing homelessness in the seven counties within the jurisdiction of the Central District of...
Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike
Acting Mayor Scanlon insisted the 8% property tax levy increase will generate around $13.7 million. Continue Reading Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike