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2 Mexican Nationals Arrested for Fraudulent Home Sales
Victor Hugo Villalobos Almazan and Nayeli Noemi Montoya Rodriguez pretended to be the owners of vacant or undeveloped plots of real estate. Continue Reading 2 Mexican Nationals Arrested for Fraudulent Home Sales
2 Mexican Nationals Arrested for Fraudulent Home Sales
Victor Hugo Villalobos Almazan and Nayeli Noemi Montoya Rodriguez pretended to be the owners of vacant or undeveloped plots of real estate. Continue Reading 2 Mexican Nationals Arrested for Fraudulent Home Sales
Ben Sizemore Named Chief Information Officer at Land Gorilla
Land Gorilla, a construction loan management software platform headquartered in San Luis Obispo, California, announced the appointment of Ben Sizemore as chief information officer. Sizemore previously served as chief technology officer at Bayview Loans and Lakeview...
Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
A New York appeals court voided the more than half-million-dollar fraud judgment enacted against President Trump and the Trump Organization, but kept in place the lower court decision that Trump and his company engaged in valuation fraud when obtaining loans for their...
How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
One of the most audacious pieces of celebrity real estate is back on the market – Jackie Gleason’s UFO-inspired roundhouse in the Hudson Valley town of Cortlandt Manor, New York, is now listed for $5.5 million. Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the...
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Dubai Launches Program to Encourage First-Time Homebuyers
The program is open to applicants aged 18 and above who are residents of the UAE and who do not currently own residential property in Dubai. Continue Reading Dubai Launches Program to Encourage First-Time Homebuyers
Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
New CEO Kevin Wall most recently served as co-president of First American Title Insurance Company. Continue Reading Leadership Shift at Title Resources Group
Who Wants to Buy Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Beverly Hills Mansion? Answer: No One
Lopez and Affleck, who married in July 2022, acquired the 38,000-square-foot estate in May 2023 for $60.8 million. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s Beverly Hills Mansion? Answer: No One
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
The FHFA director has been endlessly berating the Federal Reserve chairman over the past several days. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Obsessive Attacks on Jerome Powell
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The Agency Opens First Office in Barcelona
The Agency launched 24 new offices this year and currently has seven offices throughout Europe. Continue Reading The Agency Opens First Office in Barcelona
Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Cardone noted “we are 4.2 million homes short in America.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Kamala Harris ‘Does Not Understand Housing’
Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Invitation Homes was accused of unfair eviction practices, including during the Covid-19 pandemic. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Agrees to $48 Million Settlement with FTC
Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
The share of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans in forbearance increased 1 basis point to 0.13% in August. Continue Reading Number of Loans in Forbearance Up in August
New VP of Acquisitions at First National Realty Partners
Prior to FNRP, Brackenridge served as managing director of investments at Newport Capital Partners. Continue Reading New VP of Acquisitions at First National Realty Partners
New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
Homes in West Palm Beach, Florida, spent a median 79 days on the market before finding a buyer. Continue Reading New Home Sales Down as Nearly Half of Listings Go Untouched for at Least 60 Days
New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
During the 1920s the property functioned as Soule Business College. Continue Reading New Orleans Mansion Featured in ‘American Horror Story’ is Sold
DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
The company exited the mortgage business in 2022. Continue Reading DOJ Announces $2.4 Million HECM Settlement with Nutter
Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 20% from the previous week and was 175% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Drives Up Mortgage Application Activity
United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
Jamie Pirrello was named interim CEO. Continue Reading United Homes Group Announces Leadership Changes
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