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Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
Wang’s team closed 430 homes totaling $425 million in sales volume in 2024. Continue Reading Southern California’s Freeman Wang and His 50-Agent Team Join The Real Brokerage
California Realtors Back Assumable Mortgage Idea
The California Association of Realtors (CAR) voiced its support of enabling homebuyers to assume Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-backed fixed-rate mortgages. Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, used his personal X account last week to declare...
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...
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LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
The property’s last owner was financier Gary Winnick, who acquired it in 2000 for $94 million. Continue Reading LA Mansion That Was Once the Most Expensive Listed Home is Headed to Foreclosure Auction
CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
“All five of the major property types saw increases in their respective delinquency rates,” said Vivek Denkanikotte, research associate. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Surges to 7.46%
DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
The brokerage has focused on the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland since 2011. Continue Reading DC-Area Brokerage Reverie Residential Expands to Southern New Hampshire
ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
“This acquisition positions ECGI to bridge the gap between traditional mortgage lending and next-generation financial technology,” said Jamie Steigerwald, president of ECGI Holdings. Continue Reading ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
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Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
The LERA acronym stands for “Local, Expertise, Regional Access.” Continue Reading San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
University of Pittsburgh is placing 250 students in a Hampton Inn while Point Park University is housing 90 students at a Wyndham Grand. Continue Reading Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
There is no precedent for president firing a Federal Reserve governor. Continue Reading Trump on Fed Governor Accused of Mortgage Fraud: ‘I’ll Fire Her if She Doesn’t Resign’
Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
The statewide median sales price in July was $435,000, a $9,000 increase for a 2.1% year-over-year bump-up. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up 2.4%
Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
The new stadium will receive $350 million in public financing, with the team absorbing the remaining costs on the project. Continue Reading Construction Costs on New Las Vegas Baseball Stadium Rises to $2 Billion
Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name
Zain Merchant added that his employer has also been receiving phone calls from people wondering why they have a criminal on their payroll. Continue Reading Toronto Realtor Assures Social Media Crowd That He’s Not a Criminal with the Same Name
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