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Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
JPMorgan Chase Allocates $40 Million for Affordable Housing Development
JPMorgan Chase (NYSE: JPM) is providing more than $40 million for construction and renovation projects that address the affordable housing shortage. The bank will offer more than $20 million in grants and $20 million in “flexible, impact-focused term loans” to...
Today’s Housing Market Has Nearly 37% More Sellers Than Buyers
Last month saw a significant supply and demand imbalance in the housing market, with an estimated 36.8% more home sellers than buyers (or 528,769 more, in numerical terms). According to data from Redfin, this marked the largest gap in records dating back to 2013....
Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Real estate firms have overwhelmingly cited housing affordability as their greatest challenge, according to the 2025 Profile of Real Estate Firms published by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). The new report found 56% of real estate firms identifying housing...
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Damon Conrad Joins REMAX Canada as VP for Commercial
Conrad joins REMAX Canada from Royal LePage Commercial, where he served as vice president and general manager. Continue Reading Damon Conrad Joins REMAX Canada as VP for Commercial
Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
The lawsuit seeks to expand into a class action case that would cover all US homebuyers directed by a Zillow-affiliated agent into using the company’s mortgage services. Continue Reading Zillow Sued Over Alleged Mortgage Steering
USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
The new delay pushes compliance back to March 2026. Continue Reading USDA and HUD Delay Biden-Era Energy Code Policy for Another 6 Months
Trump’s Childhood Home Listed at $2.3 Million
The property had been vacant and derelict for years before it last changed hands in February $835,000. Continue Reading Trump’s Childhood Home Listed at $2.3 Million
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Real Estate Investors Bought Fewer Properties During Q2
Redfin’s report covers both institutional and mom-and-pop investors. Continue Reading Real Estate Investors Bought Fewer Properties During Q2
‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
The television personality will be working with his father Robert Schulman, who is a broker at the agency. Continue Reading ‘Catfish’ Star Nev Schulman Begins New Job as Real Estate Agent
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
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