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Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
HUD provides approximately $440 million in federal money to the state. Continue Reading Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
HUD provides approximately $440 million in federal money to the state. Continue Reading Report: 221 Dead People in Colorado Received HUD Benefits
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
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...
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Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Among the property’s problems are rotting wood, cracked and failing exterior stucco, exposed structural elements, and a deteriorating roof and chimney. Continue Reading Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
He was also sentenced to four years of supervised release and ordered to pay $2.16 million in restitution to the victims. Continue Reading Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The new report also warned that rental affordability for minimum wage earners remains a challenge. Continue Reading Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
Newmark Grows Global Presence in Korea and Middle East
The new South Korean office is based in the capital city of Seoul and will be led by John Pritchard serving as managing director and country head. Continue Reading Newmark Grows Global Presence in Korea and Middle East
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Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
Shalom Baranes Associates replaced James McCrery, who stepped down as the project’s original architect in October. Continue Reading Architects Urge New Designer on White House East Wing Ballroom to Reject the Project’s Commission
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
“As you are aware, the Trump administration is dedicated to protecting the civil rights of all Americans,” said HUD’s Craig Trainor in his letter. Continue Reading HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Huntington Beach will have 120 days to adopt an affordable-housing plan that complies with state law. Continue Reading Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Siciliano received her broker’s license in 2001 and opened RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township, New Jersey, in 2006. Continue Reading Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19% Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
It is unclear why Bondi waited three weeks to make this announcement. Continue Reading AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
The portfolio was aggregated over the last 12 months and encompasses diverse neighborhoods including Nob Hill, Russian Hill, The Castro, Potrero Hill, Hayes Valley, and the Sunset and Richmond Districts. Continue Reading Fort Point Real Estate Partners Launches with Portfolio of 40 San Francisco Properties
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
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