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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
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
$110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
A Los Angeles estate known as the “Spelling Manor” after its former owner, producer Aaron Spelling, topped the list of July’s most expensive home sales, according to new data from Redfin. The Spelling Manor’s $110 million sale price was far greater than the runner-up...
Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
Keller Williams Realty LLC (KW) has announced the appointment of Sandra Howard as chief marketing officer, effective Aug. 18. In her new role, Howard will focus on growing KW’s revenue via strategic marketing, branding, and communications-driven initiatives. Before...
Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ratcheted up the Trump administration’s pressure for Federal Reserve rate cuts by bluntly stating the central bank’s benchmark is at least 1.5 percentage points too high. “I think we could go into a series of rate cuts here, starting...
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Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
He claimed “I don’t think that we should have billionaires” because of perceived income inequality gaps. Continue Reading Socialist NYC Mayoral Candidate Mamdani Seeks Property Tax Hikes in ‘Richer and Whiter Neighborhoods’
SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
The US Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire filed criminal charges against Robynne Alexander. Continue Reading SEC Charges New Hampshire Developer with Defrauding Real Estate Investors
Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Post District opened in December 2023 and spans five buildings. Continue Reading Walker & Dunlop Arranges $170 Million Financing for Mixed-Use Salt Lake City Complex
Hyatt Sells Playa’s Real Estate Portfolio for $2 Billion
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the sale of Playa Hotels & Resorts NV’s real estate portfolio for $2 billion to Tortuga Resorts, a joint venture between an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners LLC and Rodina. Hyatt acquired Playa earlier this year for...
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Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
29% of fire-affected households now live below the poverty line, compared to 14% before the fires. Continue Reading Study: Maui Wildfires Survivors Face Higher Rents, Deeper Poverty
Moscow’s Luxury Housing Market Sales Hits Record High
1,270 luxury apartments were sold in Moscow between January and September. Continue Reading Moscow’s Luxury Housing Market Sales Hits Record High
New Coalition Seeks to Address Racial Disparities in Homeownership
“The barriers to minority homeownership require a collective effort,” said MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Address Racial Disparities in Homeownership
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index dipped by a scant 0.1% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Down
Las Vegas’ Iconic Tropicana Hotel is Demolished
The hotel was featured in the 1971 James Bond film “Diamonds Are Forever.” Continue Reading Las Vegas’ Iconic Tropicana Hotel is Demolished
Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
The median age is projected to increase by 2.5 years over the decade (32.7 to 35.2). Continue Reading Forecast: Utah to Add Over 500,000 New Residents in the Next 10 Years
Analysts Forecast Hurricane Milton Could Damage Disney’s Earnings
Disney World is still open and operational ahead of the hurricane. Continue Reading Analysts Forecast Hurricane Milton Could Damage Disney’s Earnings
The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
The new locale follows the company’s Sunshine State offices in Miami, Palm Beach and Naples. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Orlando
Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
The 234-site RV park stretches encompasses 167 acres. Continue Reading Athena Real Estate Acquires First Pennsylvania Property
Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
Sheldon Haag was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and two years of supervised release. Continue Reading Connecticut Real Estate Agent Sentenced for Short Sales Fraud Scheme
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