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Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
A retired sergeant for the Massachusetts State Police has been charged and has agreed to plead guilty to allegedly fraudulently obtaining a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan for his real estate business. According to the charges brought against him, Damian...
Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Damian Halfkenny was charged with one count of wire fraud, which provides for a sentence of up to 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Continue Reading Ex-Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Pleads Guilty to Loan Fraud Tied to Real Estate Business
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 23-27
Mortgage rates on the rise, Habitat for Humanity turns 50, and a new TV series to help seniors consider housing options. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of March 23-27. Miss: Going Right in the Wrong Direction....
Dallas-Based Onyx Realty Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) announced that The Onyx Realty Group, a Dallas-based 55-agent team, has joined the company. Led by Tasha J. Penson, Destanie Okwumabua, Orlanda Powell and Keith Stone, The Onyx Realty Group focuses on the southwest Dallas metro...
Douglas Elliman Launches Yacht Advisory Division
Douglas Elliman Inc. (NYSE: DOUG), the parent company of the luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman Realty, has expanded its business operations with the launch of Elliman Yachts. According to the company, the new division offers yacht acquisition advisory, brokerage...
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Thor Equities Acquires Historic NYC Mixed-Use Property for $56 Million
Thor Equities, a real estate development, leasing, and asset management firm, announced its acquisition of 1165 Broadway, a 58,000-square-foot, mixed-use office and retail property in New York City, for $56 Million. Located in Manhattan’s NoMad District, the property...
CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
According to the updated filing, Zillow has unlawfully used more than 50,000 CoStar’s proprietary images across its sites. Continue Reading CoStar Group Files Amended Complaint in Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Zillow
Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
CrossCountry will also pay a termination fee of $25.4 million to UWM in accordance with the terms of its now-defunct merger agreement. Continue Reading Two Harbors Investment Corp. to Merge with CrossCountry Mortgage
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Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
The $127 million in public funding sought by tech millionaire André Swanston for the home of his Connecticut United Football Club was turned down. Continue Reading Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Wendy’s said it could close between 5% and 6% of its US restaurants – 298 to 358 locations – during the first half of this year. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
The advisory group will include fire and public safety services professionals, building officials, architectural experts, and accessibility advocates. Continue Reading Massachusetts to Study Building Code Change to Enable More Housing Construction
Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike
Ax the Tax sought to collect petition signatures that would have placed the property tax overturn on November’s ballot. Continue Reading Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike
Winnipeg Shopping Center Sells for $160.5 Million
St. Vital Centre encompasses approximately 1 million square feet of gross leasable area and features 160 retailers. Continue Reading Winnipeg Shopping Center Sells for $160.5 Million
Sen. Tillis Rebuffs Effort to Lift His Opposition to Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chairman
Treasury Secretary Bessent called on called on the Banking Committee to proceed with a hearing on Warsh’s nomination despite Tillis’ stand. Continue Reading Sen. Tillis Rebuffs Effort to Lift His Opposition to Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chairman
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion