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RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
Federal Reserve Drama: Wall Street Journal Slams Pulte on GSE Mortgage Fraud Efforts; Second Criminal Referral Against Cook
The editorial board of the Wall Street Journal took a harsh aim at Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), for using Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to target President Trump’s political foes with mortgage fraud accusations while failing to...
Long Island Real Estate Attorney Sentenced on Larceny Charges
A Long Island real estate attorney was sentenced to up to 12 years in prison for stealing more than $6 million in connection with more than 50 separate real estate transactions between September 2020 and January 2024. According to the charges brought against him,...
Unicoin Seeks Dismissal of SEC’s Fraud Lawsuit
The New York City-based cryptocurrency company is pushing back at the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) fraud lawsuit, accusing the agency of cherry-picking issues and conflating them into a bogus prosecution. CoinTelegraph reports that Unicoin asked a New...
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New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Six Democratic senators cosponsored the bill. Continue Reading New Legislation Seeks to Address Systemic Bias in Home Appraisals
Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
“This isn’t just about one deal,” said Cox. Continue Reading Utah Blocks Land Purchase Near Airport by Chinese Defense Contractor
New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
The lawmakers stated the construction of new ADUs is needed to address the national housing shortage. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Bill Seeks Government Support for ADU Construction
Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
Privately-owned housing were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.321 million, which is 4.6% above the revised May estimate of 1.26 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts and Permits Down in June
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Report: Bill Pulte Under Consideration as Next HUD Secretary
Dr. Ben Carson, who served as HUD secretary in the first Trump administration, is reportedly not interested in returning to the position. Continue Reading Report: Bill Pulte Under Consideration as Next HUD Secretary
Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
“Optimism is the ability to see the glass as half full,” said CEO Varun Krishna. Continue Reading Rocket Companies Fizzles with Q3 Loss of $481 Million
NYC’s Iconic Friars Club Going to Foreclosure Auction
The New York City townhouse that has been the home of the Friars Club, a legendary private club for the entertainment industry elite, is scheduled to go a foreclosure auction on Nov. 26. The New York Post reported the five-story, 14,541-square-foot, English...
Michael Daly Joins Rafferty Holdings to Launch Real Estate Initiative
Daly will be responsible for designing the portfolio, evaluating market opportunities, structuring deals, and managing investments. Continue Reading Michael Daly Joins Rafferty Holdings to Launch Real Estate Initiative
Trump Names Real Estate Developer Steve Witkoff as Special Middle East Envoy
Witkoff has never previously held a diplomatic position. Continue Reading Trump Names Real Estate Developer Steve Witkoff as Special Middle East Envoy
Study: Real Estate Commissions Hold Steady in 2 Months Since NAR Settlement
The data analysis encompassed sales at 625 real estate offices. Continue Reading Study: Real Estate Commissions Hold Steady in 2 Months Since NAR Settlement
Expanded Listings Helps Fuel Indiana Home Sales
The state’s median sale price fell from $260,000 in September to $258,000 in October. Continue Reading Expanded Listings Helps Fuel Indiana Home Sales
Jim Henson Studio Lot Sold to John Mayer and McG
Grammy-winning singer John Mayer and filmmaker McG have teamed up to purchase the historic Jim Henson Company studio property in Hollywood. Continue Reading Jim Henson Studio Lot Sold to John Mayer and McG
JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Overall customer satisfaction with mortgage lenders was rated at a 727 level on a 1,000-point scale. Continue Reading JD Power: Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage Lenders is Down
Century 21 Expands Franchise Presence into Greece, India and UAE
Charles Tarbey, owner of Century 21 Australia/New Zealand, will oversee the India and the UAE operations. Continue Reading Century 21 Expands Franchise Presence into Greece, India and UAE
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