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Puerto Rican Privacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Rule
A coalition of Puerto Rico-based privacy groups has filed a lawsuit to block the new anti-money laundering rule issued by the Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The San Juan Daily Star...
Puerto Rican Privacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Rule
Among the organizations in the plaintiffs’ coalition are the Puerto Rico Privacy Association, ViveApto Trust, and Pilar Fiduciary Services LLC. Continue Reading Puerto Rican Privacy Groups File Lawsuit to Block FinCEN’s Anti-Money Laundering Rule
The Agency Expands in Texas with New Office in Waco
The real estate brokerage The Agency has opened a new office in Waco, Texas. The Agency Waco will be led by Managing Partners Amanda Cunningham and Matthew Cunningham. This opening marks the brokerage's seventh office in Texas, joining Austin, Dallas, Frisco, Tyler,...
Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
The head of a Houston nonprofit that provides food and clothing for the city’s homeless was arrested for allegedly running a fraudulent real estate scheme. Click2Houston reports Rosemary Tucker, who operates “Hoodies 4 Healing,” was arrested last week after a...
Mortgage Application Activity Up by Nearly 5%
Mortgage application activity came off the Thanksgiving holiday weekend on the upswing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 4.8% on a seasonally...
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New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
ETHZilla will acquire a 15% fully diluted ownership stake in Zippy for $5 million in cash and $14 million in shares of common stock. Continue Reading New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
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Neighborhood Ventures Acquires Foreclosed Phoenix Multifamily Property for $11 Million
The transaction marks the second time Neighborhood Ventures purchased a distressed property and the first in foreclosure. Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires Foreclosed Phoenix Multifamily Property for $11 Million
Long Vacant Historic NYC Theater Acquired with State Grants
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul took credit for helping to finance the acquisition. Continue Reading Long Vacant Historic NYC Theater Acquired with State Grants
Texas Developers Hire Prominent Attorney to Fight Sharia City Accusations
“I’m ashamed of the falsehoods that Abbott’s office has been putting out,” said attorney Dan Cogdell. Continue Reading Texas Developers Hire Prominent Attorney to Fight Sharia City Accusations
Coldwell Banker Opens First Office in Switzerland
The Montreux-based Coldwell Banker Only Realty – No Bank Swiss Riviera will be run by Managing Director Olivier Fahrni. Continue Reading Coldwell Banker Opens First Office in Switzerland
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 31-April 4
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Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Asset Multifamily Portfolio for $501 Million
The communities are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires 11-Asset Multifamily Portfolio for $501 Million
VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit criticized the decision. Continue Reading VA to End Mortgage Rescue Program for Veterans
Trump Urges Powell to Cut Rates While Fed Chief Warns of Economic Weakening from Tariffs
“It is too soon to say what will be the appropriate path for monetary policy,” Powell said. Continue Reading Trump Urges Powell to Cut Rates While Fed Chief Warns of Economic Weakening from Tariffs
Russian Realtor Advised Women to Marry Ukraine-Bound Soldiers to Gain Widows’ Compensation
Marina Orlova was sentenced to 80 hours of community service. Continue Reading Russian Realtor Advised Women to Marry Ukraine-Bound Soldiers to Gain Widows’ Compensation