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NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
The dates and locations for the hearings have yet to be scheduled. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
The dates and locations for the hearings have yet to be scheduled. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani to Host ‘Rental Rip-Off’ Hearings
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
UWM Holdings Corporation (NYSE: UWMC), the parent of United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM), is acquiring Two Harbors Investment Corp. (NYSE: TWO), a real estate investment trust, in an all-stock transaction for $1.3 billion. Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest...
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
The FTC did not identify which companies received the letters. Continue Reading FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
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Plymouth Industrial REIT Acquired by Joint Venture for $2.1 Billion
“This all-cash transaction will deliver significant, immediate and certain value to Plymouth shareholders,” said Jeff Witherell, CEO and co-founder of Plymouth. Continue Reading Plymouth Industrial REIT Acquired by Joint Venture for $2.1 Billion
Douglas Elliman in Rebranding Initiative After Selling Property Management Division
Watson’s client list includes Mandarin Oriental, Mayo Clinic, and Four Seasons. Continue Reading Douglas Elliman in Rebranding Initiative After Selling Property Management Division
Steve Francis Named Charlotte Division President at Tri Pointe Homes
Francis joins the company following a tenure as division president for Pulte Group in Charlotte. Continue Reading Steve Francis Named Charlotte Division President at Tri Pointe Homes
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
NJ Governor Intervenes to Stop Eminent Domain Seizure of 175-Year-Old Family Farm
“New Jersey will always protect its farmers and farmland,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. Continue Reading NJ Governor Intervenes to Stop Eminent Domain Seizure of 175-Year-Old Family Farm
Phishing Emails Targeting NAMB Members
“This email is NOT from NAMB,” said the organization’s message to its membership. Continue Reading Phishing Emails Targeting NAMB Members
Minnesota Real Estate Agent Charged with Multiple Tax Crimes
Kevin Patrick Mullen evaded paying income taxes earned through his business, Ideal Properties and Investments LLC, from 2019 through 2023. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Agent Charged with Multiple Tax Crimes
The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
Within Detroit, the entry level into the top 10% in that market’s luxury housing sector is $721,625. Continue Reading The Top Luxury Housing Market Is…Detroit?
New Luxury Rental Community Planned for Las Vegas
The property is based 15 minutes south of the Las Vegas Strip and delivery of the first residences is estimated for mid-year 2027. Continue Reading New Luxury Rental Community Planned for Las Vegas
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 20-24
A Manhattan luxury tower is falling apart, Jamie Dimon is going to the Smithsonian, and who’s photographing the East Wing demolition? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 20-24
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