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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...
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...
Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
Greystar Management Services LLC has reached a $7 million settlement with nine states that sued the property management company for allegedly inflating housing costs by using rent-setting algorithms from software companies including RealPage. As part of...
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the FBI have opened a probe into Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte for potential misconduct in the criminal investigations of President Trump’s political enemies. ABC News, citing input from unnamed “sources...
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Florida recorded a total of 21,191 closed sales of existing single-family homes in October, up 13.8% year-over-year, while existing condo-townhouse sales totaled 7,223, up 11.1% over the same period. According to data from Florida Realtors, single-family existing...
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Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
“Many of our nation’s heroes struggle to find housing options that fit both their needs and budgets,” said Waldon Fenster, a representative of Wolf Valley Homes. Continue Reading Wolf Valley Homes Launches Program to Encourage Homeownership for Veterans
Weichert Expand Global Presence to Aruba
The partnership comes just months after the Weichert brand’s international debut in Portugal. Continue Reading Weichert Expand Global Presence to Aruba
New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
“Our biggest investment, for most of us in life, is our home,” said State Sen. Robert Singer. Continue Reading New Jersey Lawmaker Seeks Statewide Property Title Fraud Alerts
Missouri Governor Proposes Adding Retractable Roof to Chiefs’ Stadium
The team’s lease at its current home expires in 2031. Continue Reading Missouri Governor Proposes Adding Retractable Roof to Chiefs’ Stadium
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Landmark Group Joins The Real Brokerage
Founded in 2008 and led by Bernadette Cole, Landmark Group brings more than 250 agents who serve the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia region. Continue Reading Landmark Group Joins The Real Brokerage
The Most Expensive College Town Is…
At the far end of the spectrum, the least expensive college town is Dayton, Ohio. Continue Reading The Most Expensive College Town Is…
Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
The nation’s central bank reduced its target for the overnight rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%, with the Bank Rate at 2.75% and the deposit rate at 2.45%. Continue Reading Bank of Canada Announces New Rate Cut
Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
“As governor, fixing our broken property tax system is my top priority,” said Pillen. Continue Reading Nebraska Gov. Pillen Announces $20 Million in Property Tax Relief
A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
“Growing up in a real estate family between New York and Athens, I have always had a passion for the business,” said Mrs. Serhant. Continue Reading A New Agent is Hired at Ryan Serhant’s Brokerage – His Wife
Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
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