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NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
Ken Yiu faces up to 30 years in prison and a maximum fine of $1 million for the mortgage fraud count and 20 years in prison and a maximum fine of $500,000 for the drug count. Continue Reading NYC Man Pleads Guilty to Using Mortgage Fraud for Buying Maine Marijuana Grow House
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
A new forecast from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is predicting a 14% increase in existing home sales during 2026. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is expecting improved economic conditions next year with easing mortgage rates and a stronger job market....
Report: White House Officials Tried to Get Pulte Fired
Members of the Trump administration have attempted to get the president to fire Bill Pulte as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), according to a Wall Street Journal report sourced from unnamed members of the White House team. The Journal reports,...
Canadian Home Sales Up, Prices Down in October
The number of home sales recorded over Canadian MLS Systems were up by 0.9% on a month-over-month basis during October, marking six monthly gains in the last seven months. According to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), actual (not seasonally...
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Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
“These measures will provide much-needed school property tax cuts statewide for Texas taxpayers,” said State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), the author of both bills, Continue Reading Texas Voters Approve Property Tax Relief Amendments
NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
All three proposals passed with more than 56% of voter approval. Continue Reading NYC Voters Approve Proposals to Streamline Affordable Housing Development
Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
To date, her TikTok video amassed more than 7.8 million views. Continue Reading Realtor Becomes Viral Video Hit for ‘Walk Across Water’ Gaffe
Foreign Interest in US Real Estate Cooled Slightly in Q3
Miami remained the top destination for international shoppers in the third quarter, capturing 8.4% of all views from overseas. Continue Reading Foreign Interest in US Real Estate Cooled Slightly in Q3
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A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job
A consideration of the FHFA director’s recent antics. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Mr. Pulte, You’re Not Doing Your Job
Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in July was $410,000, down 1.7% compared to one year before. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales and Prices Down for July
Pennsylvania Housing Inventory Hits 3-Year High
The median home price rose 6.5% year-over-year to $320,000 in July. Continue Reading Pennsylvania Housing Inventory Hits 3-Year High
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.58% as of Aug. 21. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Ben Sizemore Named Chief Information Officer at Land Gorilla
Sizemore previously served as chief technology officer at Bayview Loans and Lakeview Loan Servicing. Continue Reading Ben Sizemore Named Chief Information Officer at Land Gorilla
Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
The president declared “total victory.” Continue Reading Appeals Court Voids $524 Million Penalty in Trump Fraud Case
How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Completed in 1959 and nicknamed “The Mothership,” the 7,000-square-foot roundhouse design took five years to construct with a no-expense-spared budget. Continue Reading How Sweet It Is! Jackie Gleason’s UFO-Inspired Home Listed for $5.5 Million
Existing Home Sales Up 2%
The $422,400 median existing-home price for all housing types last month was up by 0.2% from the $421,400 price set one year ago, Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Up 2%
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
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