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Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
New York Tax Preparer Arrested for Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
An upstate New York tax preparer and insurance agent was arrested for allegedly operating a massive Ponzi scheme for over three decades that stole more than $50 million from 988 real estate investors. According to the charges brought against him, Miles Burton Marshall...
Tech Trends: Efficiency Improving Platforms
This week, Tech Trends highlights four platforms designed to improve the lives of homebuyers, real estate agents and roofing professionals. Introducing Visibl. Santa Ana, California-based Visbl, a fintech platform for borrowers seeking mortgages, has announced its...
Foreclosure Activity Down Slightly in May
A total of 35,498 residential properties had foreclosure filings in May, according to new data from ATTOM. That level marked a 1% decline from April, but it was also a 9% uptick from May 2024. Nationwide, one in every 4,009 housing units had a foreclosure filing last...
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Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Among homeowners, Redfin found roughly one in eight (13%) said they sold stocks to help fund their down payment. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Homebuyers Sell Stocks to Finance Their Down Payment
Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
The Port said the rezoning “appears that substantially all of the developable land covered by the Council’s action is controlled by one property owner.” Continue Reading Port of Seattle Files Appeal to Prevent Residential Development in Industrial District
California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
HomeOptions was accused of violating California’s Real Estate Law, state and federal telemarketing laws, and federal lending laws. Continue Reading California Company Settles Charges of Predatory Practices and Unlawful Contracts
Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
Next Level Education was co-founded by longtime mortgage industry professionals JR Huber and Debbie Gadberry. Continue Reading Start-Up to Offer Continuing Education and Training for Mortgage Professionals
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Virginia Housing Names Tammy Neale CEO
Neale replaces Susan Dewey, who retired from the Richmond-based housing authority at the end of 2023. Continue Reading Virginia Housing Names Tammy Neale CEO
Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
Single‐family housing completions in February were at a rate of 1.07 million, a 20.2% spike from the revised January rate of 892,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Jump by 11.6%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
A diverse range of opinions can be found on the site formerly known as Twitter. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: X Marks the NAR Settlement Spot
Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months
“We expect more consumers to jump off the sidelines and into the marketplace if mortgage rates continue to fall later this year,” said NAHB Chairman Carl Harris. Continue Reading Builder Confidence at Highest Level in Eight Months
Canadian Home Prices Flattened in February
The number of newly listed homes in February inched up 1.6% from January. Continue Reading Canadian Home Prices Flattened in February
Canadian Video Marketing Platform Roomvu Expands to US Market
Sam Mehrbod, CEO of Roomvu, called it “a significant opportunity for real estate professionals across the country.” Continue Reading Canadian Video Marketing Platform Roomvu Expands to US Market
ElmTree Funds Launches Two Industrial Property-Focused REITs
For its initial investment, the REITs acquired a 169,543 square-foot industrial property located in St. Louis. Continue Reading ElmTree Funds Launches Two Industrial Property-Focused REITs
Billionaire Investor Marc Andreesen Lists Mansion for $33.3 Million
Andreesen and his wife acquired the 1.54-acre property in 2007 for $16.6 million. Continue Reading Billionaire Investor Marc Andreesen Lists Mansion for $33.3 Million
Trump Unable to Secure $454 Million Surety Bond in Valuation Fraud Case
ew York Attorney General Letitia James threatened to seize Trump’s real estate assets if he failed to secure the bond. Continue Reading Trump Unable to Secure $454 Million Surety Bond in Valuation Fraud Case
Trump Advisers Offer Possible Candidates to Replace Powell as Fed Chairman
Trump appointed Powell in 2018 but quickly soured on him. Continue Reading Trump Advisers Offer Possible Candidates to Replace Powell as Fed Chairman
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