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Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
Mortgage application activity was stagnant for the week ending Nov. 21, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, inched up by a scant 0.2% on a seasonally adjusted...
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY) has introduced legislation to abolish Biden-era environmental policies focused on the housing market. The HOUSE Act would repeal the Final Determination on energy efficiency standards for new construction of housing financed by the...
Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Sutton Group, a Canadian-owned real estate brand, is acquiring Homicity Inc., an Ottawa-based real estate technology company. The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, Jamie Blades, founder and CEO of Homicity, will join Sutton...
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ARH Global Advisors Launches Real Estate Brokerage Division Serving NYC and Beverly Hills
The company will provide full-service brokerage operations with a specialized emphasis on probate and trust real estate, luxury residential sales, and strategic commercial acquisitions. Continue Reading ARH Global Advisors Launches Real Estate Brokerage Division Serving NYC and Beverly Hills
Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
Enrollment in the CreditClimb service costs $20 per year. Continue Reading Zillow and Esusu Offer CreditClimb, a Credit-Building Tool for Renters
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?
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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
Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
“I’m asking Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to get Big Homebuilders going,” said Trump. Continue Reading Trump to Push Builders to Increase Home Construction
Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
This marked the fifth straight month in which there have been at least 70% more condo sellers than buyers. Continue Reading Report: 72% More Condo Sellers Than Buyers
Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Stephen D. Webster admitted in court that the charges brought against him were “basically accurate.” Continue Reading Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
The convenience stores in this portfolio have an average of more than 8,000 square feet. Continue Reading Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
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