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Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Pulte and the FHFA did not publicly comment on the report. Continue Reading Government Watchdog Agency Opens Probe into FHFA’s Pulte
Feds Seize Over $1 Million in Cryptocurrency from Real Estate Fraud Scheme
The federal government has seized and forfeited approximately $1.18 million in cryptocurrency, which was recently liquidated into US dollars, tied to a real estate fraud scheme. The case was launched with civil complaint in April 2023 by a real estate agent and...
Walmart Announces Change in Leadership
Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT), the world’s largest retailer with over 10,750 stores and clubs across 19 countries, announced the appointment of John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as president and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2026. Furner, who was also elected to the company’s...
FHFA’s Pulte Makes Mortgage Fraud Referral Against Trump Foe Rep. Swalwell
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has become the latest target of mortgage fraud accusations leveled by Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). NBC News, sourcing its coverage from an unnamed “person familiar with the referral,” reports that...
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Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
To date, her TikTok video amassed more than 7.8 million views. Continue Reading Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
Foreign Interest in US Real Estate Cooled Slightly in Q3
Miami remained the top destination for international shoppers in the third quarter, capturing 8.4% of all views from overseas. Continue Reading Foreign Interest in US Real Estate Cooled Slightly in Q3
FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
This year’s grants are being presented to 16 tribes and tribally designated housing entities in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma. Continue Reading FHLBank Topeka Awards $5 Million in Native American Housing Grants
Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
The product supports a variety of loan programs, including VA loans, and carries a one-time 2.25% fee Continue Reading Knock Rolls Out New Bridge Loan Plus
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FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
Pulte refused to answer questions on the mortgage fraud allegations raised against Trump ally Ken Paxton. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte: ‘Jay Powell Doesn’t Like Our President’
74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
This is not the first time that Jerald Benjamin Clawson ran afoul of the law. Continue Reading 74-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested in Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
The governor established an annual Maryland Housing Leadership Awards to recognize jurisdictions that make progress on their housing development goals. The Continue Reading Maryland Gov. Moore Signs Executive Order for Boosting Housing Production
Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
The average selling price of $1.02 million was down by 5.2% compared to one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Rise as Prices Decline
Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
Last month, the long-lost painting was seen in the interior of Patricia Kadgien’s Buenos Aires home. Continue Reading Argentina Recovers Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
“We believe that a parcel tax is the best mechanism to generate the level of funding needed to support Muni service,” said Mayor Lurie. Continue Reading San Francisco Mayor Supports Parcel Tax on Properties to Fund Ailing Mass Transit System
Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
“Climate risks are no longer a distant threat for U.S. housing—they are a present reality that put a large chunk of US real estate value at risk,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. Continue Reading Report: 1 in 4 Homes Exposed to Acute Climate Risks
Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
“We’re helping renters take control of their housing journey,” said Manjit Sohal, vice president of product management for Experian Housing. Continue Reading Experian Updates System to Enable Review of Consumer Rent Histories and Payments
Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
The new platform’s features include identity-locked encryption that only allows the intended recipient to access a document. Continue Reading Crittora Introduces Tool for Combating Wire Fraud in Real Estate Closings
Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
The FHA share of total applications increased to 19.9% from 19.1% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Drops by 1.2%
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