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CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
Last week, the White House nominated Stuart Levenbach, an associate director in the Office of Management and Budget, to become the next CFPB director. Continue Reading CFPB to Continue Regulatory Operations into 2026
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
Andy Florance, the founder and CEO of CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) and Homes.com, took aim at Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) for its new ban on private listings. In April, Zillow announced it was enacting the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy with “new...
Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR
A federal court has dismissed an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Utah-based real estate brokerage Homie against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) that claimed the organization’s member agents have steered prospective buyers away from Homie’s listings. In the...
Report: REITs Raised $22.5 Billion in Q2
US real estate investment trusts (REITs) raised $22.5 billion from secondary debt and equity offerings in the second quarter, with $16.3 billion coming from debt offerings, $6.1 billion coming from common equity offerings, and $100 million coming from preferred equity...
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft in Foreclosure Relief Effort
Jonathan Martinez faces up to four years and four months in prison. Continue Reading California Man Pleads Guilty to Identity Theft in Foreclosure Relief Effort
KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Pricing at Enclave at White River begins from the $580,000s. Continue Reading KB Homes Debuts New Community in Seattle-Tacoma Market
Clear Capital Launches PropertyNova Data Solutions Business
The PropertyNova products will include Tax Assessment Data and Recorder Deed Data, a Data as a Service (DaaS) solution. Continue Reading Clear Capital Launches PropertyNova Data Solutions Business
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
A mortgage fraud probe of Letitia James, a serious HR problem at the GSEs and the surprising site for Disney’s next theme park. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 5-9
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Pending Home Sales Up in March
Pending home sales in March were up by 3.4% from February and up by 0.1% from one year earlier, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The trade group’s Pending Home Sales Index (PHSI) increased to 78.2 in March; an index of 100 is...
Two Former NJ Mortgage Lender Employees Charged in Fraud Scheme
The men are charged by complaint with one count of conspiracy to commit bank fraud. Continue Reading Two Former NJ Mortgage Lender Employees Charged in Fraud Scheme
Frank Sinatra’s Former NYC Home Listed at $4.45 Million
The legendary entertainer owned the property from 1963 through 1969. Continue Reading Frank Sinatra’s Former NYC Home Listed at $4.45 Million
Chicago Bears Seek $1.5 Billion in Public Funds for New Stadium’s Infrastructure Needs
The Bears pledged to contribute more than $2 billion to the project—over 70% of the total stadium cost. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Seek $1.5 Billion in Public Funds for New Stadium’s Infrastructure Needs
Q1 Texas Home Sales Were Flat Despite Spike in Active Listings
The first quarter statewide median price of $330,950 was 1.6% higher than in the same period during 2023. Continue Reading Q1 Texas Home Sales Were Flat Despite Spike in Active Listings
CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
“Homeowners cannot just simply switch providers if their mortgage servicer charges them illegal junk fees,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB Takes Aim at Mortgage Servicers Over ‘Junk Fees’
Study: Annual Massachusetts Outmigration Up 1,100% Over the Last Decade
Income tax, housing costs, and costs of health care were cited in the study as being the largest drivers of outmigration. Continue Reading Study: Annual Massachusetts Outmigration Up 1,100% Over the Last Decade
CVS Health Invests $19.2 Million for Colorado Affordable Housing Project
The project is currently under construction with a scheduled completion in the summer of 2025. Continue Reading CVS Health Invests $19.2 Million for Colorado Affordable Housing Project
Pedro Barata to Become Chief Executive at Habitat for Humanity Canada
Barata will replace Julia Deans, who announced her resignation last fall. Continue Reading Pedro Barata to Become Chief Executive at Habitat for Humanity Canada
Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
The Refinance Index decreased 6% from the previous week and was 3% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Demand Down 2.7%
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