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Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
The Lucas County Clerk’s Office issued a statement that they never contact citizens regarding missed jury duty. Continue Reading Ohio Phone Scammer Targeting Realtors with Phony Jury Duty Calls
Bank of America Allocates $10 Million in Zero-Interest Loans to LA Wildfire Victims
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has allocated $10 million in zero-interest loans to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) for ongoing housing, nonprofit facilities, and small business assistance to the victims of last January’s wildfires in Los Angeles...
reAlpha Tech Corp. Acquires InstaMortgage
reAlpha Tech Corp. (NASDAQ: AIRE), a Dublin, Ohio-based AI-powered real estate technology company, announced its acquisition of InstaMortgage Inc., an independent mortgage lender. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in San Jose, InstaMortgage is an originations-focused...
Maine’s Housing Market was a November to Forget
A total of 1,160 homes were sold in Maine during November, a slight decline from the 1,312 homes sold during November 2024. According to the Maine Association of Realtors, the state reported a median sales price of $399,000 for single-family existing homes sold in...
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Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
“We have got, like, everybody in the whole Cabinet working on trying to get housing to be more affordable,” Kevin Hassett said. Continue Reading Trump Economic Adviser: ‘The Whole Cabinet’ Working to Address Housing Issues
Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
All the remaining investors lost their entire investments, totaling $2.4 million. Continue Reading Ex-Seattle Real Estate Agent Convicted on Multiple Fraud Charges
Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Gov. DeWine said the bills provide “meaningful relief” compared to a potential ballot measure that would eliminate property taxes. Continue Reading Ohio Governor Signs 5 Property Tax Relief Bills into Law
Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
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Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
The report noted a 118% increase in visits for general illness, a 46% increase in the number of visits for heart attack, and a 24% increase in visits for pulmonary illness. Continue Reading Report: Spikes in Heart Attacks and General Illness Following LA County Wildfires
NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Jerry Genesis was previously indicted last February for a refund scam involving 10 victims tied to his personal training business. Continue Reading NYC Personal Trainer Indicted in Rental Housing Scam
Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
The project encompasses a quartet of four-story buildings featuring a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment layouts. Continue Reading Ground Broken on 365-Unit Multifamily Community in Aurora, Colorado
MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
Moses joined MISMO earlier this year as a contractor. Continue Reading MISMO Names Amy Moses as VP of Strategic Growth
UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Two Harbors is one of the nation’s largest servicers through its wholly owned subsidiary RoundPoint Mortgage Servicing LLC. Continue Reading UWM Acquires REIT Two Harbors Investment Corp. for $1.3 Billion
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 19.5% from 20.2% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
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...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
The Brazilian auction market has been disrupted with altered documents, fake websites, and inconsistent public records. Continue Reading Brazil to Conduct Real Estate Auction Using Blockchain Technology
Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
Patten will succeed Fernando Castro-Caratini, who will transition into an advisory role with the company. Continue Reading Mark E. Patten to Become CFO at Sun Communities
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