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Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.0% from 18.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Starts 2026 with a Whimper
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Realtors in Ohio’s Lucas County are being targeted by a phone scammer who is calling local realtors pretending to be a sheriff’s office captain and demanding thousands of dollars to avoid being arrested for skipping jury duty. WVTG reports of at least two cases where...
Georgia Man Charged with Real Estate Investment and College Football Ticket Frauds
A Georgia man has been arraigned on federal charges of wire fraud after allegedly scamming real estate investors on a phony Costa Rican property deal and defrauding college football fans seeking tickets for University of Georgia (UGA) games. According to the charges...
Judge Delays $600 Million of State Funds for New Cleveland Browns Stadium
A judge in Ohio’s Franklin County has temporarily paused the state’s funding plan designed to help construct a new stadium for the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland.com reports Franklin County Commons Plea Judge Bill Sperlazza issued a 14-day halt to having the Browns...
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WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
The four-story building, nicknamed “Titan Towers,” was constructed in 1981 on a parcel just off I-95. Continue Reading WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
CTO Realty Growth Acquires 35-Acre Florida Retail Center for $65.2 Million
CTO Realty Growth Inc. (NYSE: CTO), the owner and operator of open-air shopping centers in the higher growth Southeast and Southwest markets, has acquired Pompano Citi Centre, an open-air retail center located on 35 acres in the Pompano Beach submarket of Fort...
Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
The report noted a 118% increase in visits for general illness, a 46% increase in the number of visits for heart attack, and a 24% increase in visits for pulmonary illness. Continue Reading Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Jerry Genesis was previously indicted last February for a refund scam involving 10 victims tied to his personal training business. Continue Reading NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
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California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
“Assumable loans could play a key role in unlocking housing opportunities for buyers,” said the organization. Continue Reading California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The Secret Service is working to identify victims eligible for consideration for compensation with the forfeited funds. Continue Reading Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
Doug McMillon, who held the leadership position at the company since February 2014, will retire on Jan. 31, 2026. Continue Reading Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has become the latest target of mortgage fraud accusations leveled by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). NBC News, sourcing its coverage from an unnamed “person familiar with the referral,” reports that Pulte sent a criminal referral to the Department of Justice (DOJ) alleging Swalwell committed… Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
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
Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
The 2,276-square-foot Tudor-Style house in the Addisleigh Park section of the St. Albans neighborhood in Queens was built in 1935 and includes six bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Continue Reading Former NYC Home of Lena Horne Listed for $1.2 Million
Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
New listings rose 10.1% year-over-year last month, marking the highest October listing volume since 2021. Continue Reading Nationwide Median Price Up Slightly During October
Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
The approximately 65,000-seat, roofed stadium will host more than 200 activations every year. Continue Reading Washington Commanders Select Architect for New Stadium
Redfin Debuts AI-Fueled Conversational Home Search Tool
The tool is now available on Redfin.com and mobile web, with support for the Redfin iOS app launching in December. Continue Reading Redfin Debuts AI-Fueled Conversational Home Search Tool
Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
Lenders repossessed 3,872 properties through completed foreclosures last month, up 32% from October 2024. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises Year-Over-Year for Eighth Straight Month
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