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Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Total victim losses could be higher than $100 million. Continue Reading Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Total victim losses could be higher than $100 million. Continue Reading Indiana Broker Has License Revoked Amid Multiple Fraud and Forgery Charges
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds said a property tax freeze for seniors was “one of the things” under consideration for reducing the state's tax burden. Iowa Capital Dispatch reports Reynolds stated she received feedback from older residents that they were “having a hard time”...
Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Bayview Asset Management, a global investment management firm with approximately $36.1 billion in assets under management, announced that its Bayview MSR Opportunity (U.S.) Master Fund LP, has completed its $1.3 billion all-cash acquisition of Guild Holdings Company...
Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola is using San Francisco's historic Sentinel Building as collateral for a new private loan in his ongoing efforts to mitigate the financial disaster created by his 2024 box office flop "Megalopolis." The San Francisco...
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Builder Confidence Remains Flat
41% of builders were cutting prices in November, a record high in the post-Covid period and the first time this measure has passed 40%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Remains Flat
Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte has not publicly commented on the increased attention given to his actions. Continue Reading Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of this decade if it holds. Continue Reading Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
The city is offering an installment plan with interest for homeowners who are unable to pay their total property tax bill at one time. Continue Reading Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
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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
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
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