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HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Turner added the American people were “depending on us.” Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Turner added the American people were “depending on us.” Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner Tells Senate Democrats to ‘Stop the Political Games’ and Reopen the Government
Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
Tri Pointe Homes Inc. (NYSE: TPH) has opened its first Utah community with Polaris at Terraine in West Jordan. The new community will begin sales on Aug. 2 with an initial 32 single-family homes up to 3,400 square feet (including finished basements), featuring three...
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month
The delinquency rate for commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) rose for the first consecutive month during July, with a 10-basis-point uptick to 7.23%. Year over year, the overall CMBS delinquency rate is up 180 basis points from 5.23%. According to data from...
Survey: One-Third of Americans Have No Problems Lying on Credit Applications
Honesty is not the best policy for many credit-seeking Americans, according to the “2025 Consumer Survey: Fraud, Identity and Digital Banking US” report published by FICO (NYSE: FICO). The survey of 1,000 adults found that up to one-third of respondents stating that...
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Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
Montreal posted an 11% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts compared to May 2024, driven by more multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
Baton Rouge Realtor Sentenced for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
Devin Triche ran the Triche Team and partnered with Keller Williams Realty in Baton Rouge. Continue Reading Baton Rouge Realtor Sentenced for Indecent Behavior with Juveniles
Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
Drillman pleaded guilty in December 2023 to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud affecting a financial institution. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Sentenced to Probation for Role in $165 Million Mortgage Fraud
256-Unit Luxury Residential Tower to Rise Over Nairobi
Taher Saleh, managing director of SMB Properties, said, “Le Mirage Residences by CityBlue represents the pinnacle of luxury and architectural innovation in Kenya.” Continue Reading 256-Unit Luxury Residential Tower to Rise Over Nairobi
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Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
The second quarter’s total is down by 8.7% in the first quarter and down by 7.9% in the second quarter of 2023. Continue Reading Home Flipping Activity Down in Q2
OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
OceanFirst will invest at least $14 million in a loan subsidy fund. Continue Reading OceanFirst Bank in Redlining Settlement with HUD
Pretium Names Mark Hudspeth as Head of Capital Markets
Hudspeth joins Pretium from Blackstone Real Estate, where he was a managing director from 2021-2024. Continue Reading Pretium Names Mark Hudspeth as Head of Capital Markets
AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
The Homes Act is Ocasio-Cortez’s second housing bill introduced this year. Continue Reading AOC Calls for New Federal Entity to Build and Sell ‘Social Housing’
Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
The new rate range is now at 4.75% to 5.0%. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Announces 50 Basis Point Rate Cut
Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
Sanjay Patel is scheduled to be sentenced on Dec. 12. Continue Reading Georgia Real Estate Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charges
Greystar to Open New Build-for-Rent Community in Georgia
Summerwell Bells Ferry consists of 137 townhomes and 16 detached single-family rental homes. Continue Reading Greystar to Open New Build-for-Rent Community in Georgia
Michael Jordan Sells Chicago Mansion After 12 Years on the Market
The property was first listed for $29 million in 2012. Continue Reading Michael Jordan Sells Chicago Mansion After 12 Years on the Market
Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
The MBA also reported mortgage applications for new home purchases in August were up 4.4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 14.2%
Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
Lennar’s New Jersey expansion follows two recent master-planned community openings in the state. Continue Reading Lennar Plans Four Communities in New Jersey
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