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Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Rosemary Tucker, who operates “Hoodies 4 Healing,” was arrested last week after a months-long investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division. Continue Reading Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Rosemary Tucker, who operates “Hoodies 4 Healing,” was arrested last week after a months-long investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division. Continue Reading Houston Nonprofit Leader Arrested for Running Fraudulent Rental Housing Scheme
Senate Democrats Seek GAO Probe of Pulte’s Handling of Mortgage Fraud Referrals
A group of Senate Democrats asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to open an investigation into Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), to determine whether he misused his authority in making multiple criminal referrals of...
Minnesota Property Taxes Could Rise by $1 Billion in 2026
Minnesota could experience a $1 billion increase in property taxes next year, with statewide levies reaching up to $14.6 billion, an increase of 6.9% from 2025. Final property taxes will be determined by the end of the year, and it would be the highest increase of...
Report: Chicago Property Taxes See Largest Hike in 30 Years
A new study released by the Cook County Treasurer’s Office has determined Chicago homeowners are facing the largest property tax jump in three decades. WLS reports the city’s predominantly Black and Hispanic communities will be hit the hardest with the property tax...
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Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
The administration overturned a Biden-era plan to move the agency’s offices out of Washington to a new building that was planned for Greenbelt, Maryland. Continue Reading Maryland Sues Trump Administration for Blocking FBI HQ Relocation to the State
Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Blackstone has been selling off the properties in a series of one-off transactions. Continue Reading Blackstone Quietly Offloading $1.8 Billion Senior Housing Portfolio at a Loss
Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
On an annual measurement, rent growth slowed to 0.8%. Continue Reading Apartment Rents Record Greatest October Decline in Over 15 Years
Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
Neil was previously CEO at the online marketplace Kijiji Canada. Continue Reading Scott Neil to Become CEO at Realtor.ca Canada
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Report: 3 Trump Cabinet Members Have 2 Mortgaged Properties with Both Claimed as Primary Residences
“This is just another hit piece from a left-wing dark money group that constantly attempts to smear President Trump’s incredible Cabinet members,” said a White House spokesperson. Continue Reading Report: 3 Trump Cabinet Members Have 2 Mortgaged Properties with Both Claimed as Primary Residences
Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Another report has Adams being offered the role of US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Continue Reading Report: White House Offers NYC Mayor Adams a HUD Position if He Drops Re-Election Bid
Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
Construction on the 65-turbine Revolution Wind project began in 2023. Continue Reading Developers of Offshore Wind Project Halted by Trump Sue to Void Stop-Work Order
Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Rhode Island’s Democratic Senator Jack Reed called Miran’s plan “absolutely ridiculous.” Continue Reading Trump’s Fed Pick Says He Will Take Unpaid Leave from White House Job if Confirmed
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
More than half (53%) of the active lenders made five or fewer multifamily loans over the course of the year. Continue Reading Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
An appearance earlier today on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” was a rare example where journalists questioned Pulte’s honesty and integrity, to his visible discomfort. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. Continue Reading Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
“As rates continue to drop, the number of homeowners who have the opportunity to refinance is expanding,” said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Gene Dodaro, the comptroller general of the GAO, said, “Clearly Russell Vought does not value transparency and accountability.” Continue Reading CFPB’s Vought: Government Accountability Office ‘Should Not Exist’
Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
It is unclear how long the DOJ probe will take to complete. Continue Reading Report: DOJ Begins Criminal Probe into Mortgage Fraud Accusations Against Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
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