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Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
“CfA Executive Director Michelle Kuppersmith said, “It is difficult to overstate the damage wrought by Ms. Halligan’s actions.” Continue Reading Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Texas Realtor Pleads Guilty to $770,000 Fraud Scheme
A Texas realtor has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a scheme that used false warranty deeds to mislead lenders and real estate clients. According to the charges brought against him, Mario Alberto Rodriguez defrauded homebuyers and short-term...
San Francisco’s Market Center Complex Sold at a Steep Discount
San Francisco’s beleaguered office property market received a boost of activity – albeit of a discounted nature – with the acquisition of the Market Center complex by restaurant franchise magnate Greg Flynn and the investment firm DRA Advisors. The property, which...
Chicago Fire to Build $650 Million Soccer Stadium Without Public Funding
Now, here’s something that we don’t see every day: a professional sports team that is willing to pay for a new stadium without any public funding. The Wall Street Journal reports Major League Soccer’s Chicago Fire has reached a deal with its hometown’s officials to...
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Florida Home Sales Down Despite Rising Inventory Levels
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes last month was $415,000. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Down Despite Rising Inventory Levels
Wisconsin Home Sales Up 7%, Median Home Price Up 11%
During February, Wisconsin’s housing market had 16,037 listings, a 0.4% uptick from the 15,972 one year before. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales Up 7%, Median Home Price Up 11%
San Francisco Bay Area Indian Tribe Asks Trump for Transfer of Presidio
The 614-member Muwekma Ohlone Tribe said its ancestors inhabited the land where the Presidio now stands. Continue Reading San Francisco Bay Area Indian Tribe Asks Trump for Transfer of Presidio
Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
The new development will be built on the site of a former heating plant. Continue Reading Four Seasons in Partnership on New Luxury Complex in Washington, DC
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William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
“We are seeing a lot of demand for homes in our price range,” said Scott Dettmer, William Ryan Homes DFW division manager. Continue Reading William Ryan Homes to Open Model Homes in Four DFW-Area Communities
BTY Group Opens Halifax Office
“Atlantic Canada is experiencing unprecedented population growth, fueled by both interprovincial migration and international immigration,” said BTY’s Jamie MacGillivray, Continue Reading BTY Group Opens Halifax Office
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Cleaning Up San Francisco, Again
Editor Phil Hall recalls the San Francisco tradition of hastily cleaning up its rundown appearance ahead of a major event. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Cleaning Up San Francisco, Again
RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
Carlson was most recently president and CEO of DISH Network Corp. Continue Reading RE/MAX Names Erik Carlson as CEO
Wall Street Journal Profiles FDIC as a Riot of Sexual Harassment and Heavy Boozing
The article claimed that drunken vomiting off a hotel roof was a rite of passage for FDIC trainees. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Profiles FDIC as a Riot of Sexual Harassment and Heavy Boozing
Gannett Teams with Home Solutions on Media Endeavor Aimed at Homeowners
The companies will debut a dedicated home services-focused section titled “Homefront” on the USA Today website. Continue Reading Gannett Teams with Home Solutions on Media Endeavor Aimed at Homeowners
NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
The overwhelming number of buyers were White (81%), compared to Hispanics (7%), Black (7%) and Asian (6%). Continue Reading NAR: The Average Homebuyer Has a Six-Digit Household Income
New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
“These defendants allegedly defrauded investors and mortgage lenders for personal gain,” said New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin. Continue Reading New Jersey Father and Son Indicted in House Flipping Investor Scam
Housing Affordability Index Crashes to Record Low
For the 12th straight quarter, California’s Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale metro was the nation’s least affordable major housing market. Continue Reading Housing Affordability Index Crashes to Record Low
FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
The new proposal would enable certain categories of due and payable HECMs that were previously ineligible for assignment to be assigned to HUD. Continue Reading FHA Seeks Input on Proposed HECM Program Update
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