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Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Hedge fund executive Bill Ackman called on investors to reacquaint themselves with Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC), which resulted in a surge of stock activity for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs). In a series of posts on X on Sunday,...
Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
“Fannie and Freddie are stupidly cheap…They could be a 10X and it could happen soon,” he said. Continue Reading Bill Ackman Spurs Investors to Buy Shares in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Equifax and Experian Reduce VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
The credit scoring agencies Equifax (NYSE: EFX) and Experian are joining their competitor TransUnion (NYSE: TRU) in reducing their respective VantageScore 4.0 mortgage credit scores for 99 cents. Equifax said it will continue to offer free VantageScore 4.0 credit...
Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of Sex Trafficking
Luxury real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander and their brother Alon were convicted on federal sex trafficking charges. According to combined media reports, the brothers were found guilty after a five-week trial in which prosecutors called 10 rape accusers to...
Texas Median Price Down During 2025 While Sales Increased
The statewide median home price in Texas during 2025 was $335,000, down 1.2% year-over-year. According to a data report from Texas Realtors, prices were higher in 14 metros, lower in nine markets, and unchanged in two metros. However, the four largest markets all...
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TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
“Prior to this announcement, TransUnion’s charge for VantageScore in mortgage origination was $4.00,” said TransUnion’s David M. Blumberg, Continue Reading TransUnion Cuts VantageScore 4.0 Price to 99 Cents Per Mortgage Origination Score
$17.2 Million Listing for Penthouse Sets Record in Uruguay
Edgardo Defortuna, CEO at Fortune International, who is leading sales for the project, observed, “This is a trophy property within a landmark development that introduces a level of design, hospitality and service that Punta del Este has never experienced before.” Continue Reading $17.2 Million Listing for Penthouse Sets Record in Uruguay
Natasha Gandhi Named CEO at View Homes
Gandhi assumes the role from Randy O’Leary, the company’s founder and outgoing CEO. Continue Reading Natasha Gandhi Named CEO at View Homes
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Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
A similar plan was proposed by House Democrats in the 2025 legislative session, which ended without any property tax relief being passed. Continue Reading Iowa Democrats Offer Property Tax Relief Plan
Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area
The Cohen Morsch Team will be based out of Compass’ Lincoln Park office. Continue Reading Compass Announces New Team to Serve Chicago Area
Steve Sheetz, Who Expanded Convenience Store Chain Across 7 States, Dies at 77
He began working part-time at the age of 12 for Sheetz Kwik Shopper, a convenience store company owned by his brother Bob. Continue Reading Steve Sheetz, Who Expanded Convenience Store Chain Across 7 States, Dies at 77
Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
The 10,742-square-foot property was built 1958 and was acquired by Ellison around 1988 for $3.9 million. Continue Reading Oracle’s Larry Ellison Sells San Francisco Property in Off-Market $45 Million Deal
Dept. of Homeland Security Accuses Hilton of Refusing Minneapolis-Area Hotel Reservations for ICE Agents
The cancelation email said Hilton was “not allowing any ICE or immigration agents to stay at our property.” Continue Reading Dept. of Homeland Security Accuses Hilton of Refusing Minneapolis-Area Hotel Reservations for ICE Agents
Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
First Federal anticipates retention of most NOLA Lending Group employees. Continue Reading Florida’s First Federal Bank Acquires NOLA Lending Group
QXO Receives $1.2 Billion Investment from Apollo to Fund Acquisitions
QXO stated that investment will fund at least one acquisition through July 15. Continue Reading QXO Receives $1.2 Billion Investment from Apollo to Fund Acquisitions
Cash-Strapped Albuquerque Church Seeks to Donate Itself to the State of New Mexico
The 25,000-square-foot church property opened in 1950 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011. Continue Reading Cash-Strapped Albuquerque Church Seeks to Donate Itself to the State of New Mexico
Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Acquired in $2.3 Billion Deal
Upon completion of the deal, Minto will cease to become a publicly traded company. Continue Reading Minto Apartment Real Estate Investment Trust Acquired in $2.3 Billion Deal