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Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
625-Bed Student Housing Development Planned Near North Carolina’s Appalachian State University
Landmark Properties, in a joint venture with HC2 Capital, LLC and Peninsula Investments, announced the acquisition of a 40.05-acre site in Boone, North Carolina, that will be developed into The Retreat at Boone, a cottage-style off-campus student housing community...
Swalwell Sues Pulte Over Mortgage Fraud Allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has filed a lawsuit against Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, accusing him of violating the First Amendment and the Privacy Act of 1974 in his criminal referral to the Department of Justice that alleged the...
New Data Points to Deceleration in Home Prices
Two new data reports show home prices are still rising, albeit at a slower pace. The S&P Cotality Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index posted a 1.3% annual gain for September, down from a 1.4% rise in the previous month. The 10-City Composite annual...
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Corcoran Atlantic Opens First Office in Portugal
“Portugal is not just a beautiful place to live, it’s a smart place to invest,” said Pamela Liebman, president and CEO of The Corcoran Group. Continue Reading Corcoran Atlantic Opens First Office in Portugal
What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Gen Z stands out as the only group tilting toward an extra bathroom (48%) over an extra bedroom (39%). Continue Reading What Role Does Thanksgiving Play in Homebuying?
Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.4% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Tumbles by 5.2%
California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
The statewide median home price ticked up 0.4% from $883,640 in September to $886,960 in October. Continue Reading California Home Sales at Highest Level Since February
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Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
The top five states for all-cash sales were Mississippi (49.6%), Montana (46.0%), Idaho (45.0%), Hawaii (44.9%), and Maine (44.4%). Continue Reading Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
If approved, the new rates would take at customers’ next renewal date after April 1, 2026. Continue Reading California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Elizabeth Yusi has been with the Department of Justice for 18 years and has been a US Assistant Attorney for the last 10 years. Continue Reading Second Prosecutor Balks at Trump Pressure to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The Best and Worst Cities for Driving Are…
In 100th place was Philadelphia – obviously, the City of Brotherly Love doesn’t spread its love to the roads and highways. Continue Reading The Best and Worst Cities for Driving Are…
Clarion Partners Expands into Senior Housing Sector
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Clarion Partners Expands into Senior Housing Sector
Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
The Bears initially insisted they would pay for the stadium itself, with team president Kevin Warren claiming the new stadium would “require zero state money for construction.” Continue Reading Chicago Bears Seek $855 Million in Public Funding for Infrastructure Projects Around New Stadium
Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
The average credit score for purchase locks climbed above 736, the highest recorded in the six-year history of ICE’s origination dataset Continue Reading Report: Housing Affordability at Best Level Since Early 2023
First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
The new company will specialize in conventional and FHA loans and will offer down payment assistance loan products through its existing partnerships. Continue Reading First Residential Independent Mortgage, a New Lender, Begins Operations
KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Pricing at Greenleaf Grove starts at $1.3 million. Continue Reading KB Home Unveils New Seattle-Area Community
Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
Mayo comes to Harmony Homes after 27 years as group president at Toll Brothers. Continue Reading Gary Mayo Named President of Harmony Homes
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