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Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Brandon Hamara and John Roscoe were named co-presidents of Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Leadership Changes Announced at Fannie Mae
Edmonton Condo Complex Evacuated Over Collapse Concerns Sold for $5.1 Million
A condominium complex in Edmonton that was evacuated nearly two years ago over concerns that the building was going to collapse has been sold. CBC reports Castledowns Pointe was purchased by the development and rental company Harmani Sale Inc. for $5.1 million, which...
Is Renting Less or More Expensive? It Depends Which Data Report You Cite
A pair of newly published data reports offer strikingly different views of the rental housing market, with one report stating rents are going down and the other claiming rents have become more expensive. Redfin (NASDAQ: RDFN) reported the median asking rent of April...
Developer Pleads Guilty for $13 Million Scams Involving Latin American Real Estate Projects
A real estate developer pleaded guilty to defrauding investors out of more than $13 million with scams involving fraudulent projects in Latin America. Barry Breeman, 75, of Tuxedo Park, New York, solicited investments in various real estate projects through false and...
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Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Sahil Nandwani is a donor to the state Republican Party. Continue Reading Real Estate Agent Starts Effort to Recall LA Mayor Bass
Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
Nearly half of the 162 active grants going to the nonprofits are slated for cancellation. Continue Reading Report: HUD Cuts Grants to Nonprofits Investigating Fair Housing Complaints
BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
he Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison is selling the ports. Continue Reading BlackRock Acquires Panama Canal Ports for $23 Billion
Guten Tag, Miami! Germany Tops List of International Property Seekers Aimed at South Florida
Buyers from Argentina purchased the most South Florida real estate among foreign countries in 2024. Continue Reading Guten Tag, Miami! Germany Tops List of International Property Seekers Aimed at South Florida
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Q3 Canadian Home Prices Up 3.6% Year-Over-Year
Royal LePage is forecasting that the aggregate price of a home in Canada will increase 7% year-over-year in the fourth quarter. Continue Reading Q3 Canadian Home Prices Up 3.6% Year-Over-Year
CFPB and Justice Department Warn Lenders Against Bias Based on Immigration Status
“Fair access to credit is crucially important for building wealth and strengthening household financial stability,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB and Justice Department Warn Lenders Against Bias Based on Immigration Status
Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted, “The good news is that the economy and incomes continue to grow at a solid pace.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Surge Onward and Upward for Fifth Straight Week
Home Values in 0.1% Decline During September
31 of the 50 largest metro areas have home values that are higher today versus one year ago. Continue Reading Home Values in 0.1% Decline During September
Foreclosure Filings Up During Q3
ATTOM CEO Rob Barber observed that “some homeowners are still grappling with the pandemic’s financial aftermath or encountering new challenges.” Continue Reading Foreclosure Filings Up During Q3
CFPB and FTC Take Action Against TransUnion Over Rental Background Checks
“Americans across the country were put at risk of wrongful housing denials because TransUnion failed to follow the law,” said CFPB Director Rohit Chopra. Continue Reading CFPB and FTC Take Action Against TransUnion Over Rental Background Checks
FutureWave Finance, a Start-Up Correspondent Lender, Opens in Chicago
Founder Stephen Thomas was previously senior managing director of mortgage capital markets at the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago. Continue Reading FutureWave Finance, a Start-Up Correspondent Lender, Opens in Chicago
Offerpad in Sponsorship Deal with Clemson University
“Like all our Tiger teams, Offerpad has the competitive spirit and know-how to get things done,” said Clemson’s Kyle Caddell. Continue Reading Offerpad in Sponsorship Deal with Clemson University
Upcoming Episode of ‘Viewpoint’ to Focus on Multifamily Investing
The episode will be in production later this year. Continue Reading Upcoming Episode of ‘Viewpoint’ to Focus on Multifamily Investing
Prologis Donates $3 Million to Support Morehouse College’s Real Estate Institute
“We are excited to partner with Morehouse College in the creation of its Real Estate Institute,” said CEO Hamid R. Moghadam. Continue Reading Prologis Donates $3 Million to Support Morehouse College’s Real Estate Institute
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