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Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.50% as of Sept. 4, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). This is down from last week when it averaged 6.56%, but it is also up from one year ago when it averaged 6.35%....
CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Russell Vought, the director of the Office of Management and Budget and interim director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, has called for the closing of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Axios reports Vought made his thoughts known during a speech...
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
The Trump administration’s effort to oust Lisa Cook from her position as a governor on the Federal Reserve Board took a new twist as the Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly opening a criminal investigation into the accusations that Cook committed mortgage fraud....
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
Why is the White House obsessed with cost overruns on the Fed’s headquarters? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Now, About the Fed’s HQ Renovations
Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
The median sales price in Virginia was $446,144 in June, up by almost $15,000 for a 3.4% year-over-year uptick. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Surge Amid Wider Inventory
Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
Alabama’s median sales price last month was $233,458, a 1.4% increase from May and a 2% annual increase. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up 8.2%
White House Pushes Story That Federal Reserve Hired a Crisis PR Firm
Blair offered no proof that the Fed has hired an outside public relations agency. Continue Reading White House Pushes Story That Federal Reserve Hired a Crisis PR Firm
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NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Yun predicted mortgage rates will be “bouncing around 5.5%-6.5%.” Continue Reading NAR Chief Economist Predicts Rising Home Sales Over Next Two Years
Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
“She was the epitome of selflessness, giving not only her money but her time and gifts,” said her son, Kevin Rhea. Continue Reading Chrissi Rhea, Co-Founder and Chief Executive of Mortgage Investors Group, Passes Away
Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
The foundation also announced plans to grow its mission with an updated commitment of $750 million to veteran causes by 2030. Continue Reading Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million into Veterans-Focused Housing Needs
MacKenzie Realty Capital Uplists Stock Trading to Nasdaq
The company previously traded on the OTCQX. Continue Reading MacKenzie Realty Capital Uplists Stock Trading to Nasdaq
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
This week’s Hits and Misses considers the election’s aftershocks, an attempt to stop new property taxes, and the life of an innovative business leader. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 4-8
Former Chief of Two Minnesota Real Estate Groups Sentenced for Embezzlement
Katherine Junge ran the Lakes Region Association of Realtors and the Lakes Region Multiple Listing Service for 25 years. Continue Reading Former Chief of Two Minnesota Real Estate Groups Sentenced for Embezzlement
Real Estate Investment Firm Lionstone to Shut Down
Houston-based Lionstone was founded in 2001 and was acquired by Ameriprise in 2017. Continue Reading Real Estate Investment Firm Lionstone to Shut Down
HUD Announces $115,000 Settlement of Denver Disability Discrimination Case
“Local governments are required to make reasonable accommodations to zoning laws,” said HUD’s Diane M. Shelley. Continue Reading HUD Announces $115,000 Settlement of Denver Disability Discrimination Case
Furniture Retailer American Freight to Shut Down All 328 Stores
The store closings are part of Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings by Franchise Group Inc., its parent company. Continue Reading Furniture Retailer American Freight to Shut Down All 328 Stores
Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
In March, Chicago voters rejected a referendum on the so-called “mansion tax.” Continue Reading Special City Council Meeting Sought to Stop Chicago Mayor’s Property Tax Hike Proposal
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