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New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
ETHZilla will acquire a 15% fully diluted ownership stake in Zippy for $5 million in cash and $14 million in shares of common stock. Continue Reading New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
ETHZilla will acquire a 15% fully diluted ownership stake in Zippy for $5 million in cash and $14 million in shares of common stock. Continue Reading New Venture Plans to Tokenize Manufactured Home Loans On-Chain
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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Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
The new offer was first piloted during the summer to a small group of Robinhood Gold subscribers. Continue Reading Robinhood Teams with Sage Home Loans on New Mortgage Offer
Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
“If the Fed brings down mortgage rates, they can end this housing recession,” said Bessent. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Blames Fed for ‘Housing Recession’
Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Jamaica,” said Marvin Ellison, Lowe’s chairman and CEO. Continue Reading Lowe’s, Home Depot Announce Donations to Jamaican Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
Bilt will add Venmo to its existing payment options of ACH, debit, and any linked credit card. Continue Reading Bilt Adds Venmo for Housing Payment Options
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New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
“We’re not using this as a revenue generator,” Councilwoman Odette Ramos said. Continue Reading New Bill Would Quadruple Property Taxes on Baltimore’s Vacant Lots
RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Lombardo was previously chief operating officer at Guaranteed Rate Affinity. Continue Reading RE/MAX Holdings Recruits Vic Lombardo as President of Mortgage Services
Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
Hayhurst was most recently associate general counsel for corporate and compliance at CoStar Group Inc. Continue Reading Geraldine Hayhurst Joins Farmer Mac as Chief Legal Officer
34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
Unless citizens demand fiscal discipline and accountability, more communities across America will face the same painful reality. Continue Reading 34% Property Tax Hike in Utah: Is Your City Next?
HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
The policy aligns with President Trump’s executive order in March that makes English the nation’s official language. Continue Reading HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose to $39.35 in June, up 3.5% increase from the $38.02 level recorded one year ago. Continue Reading Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
The relocation will be funded privately, and the royal couple will pay market rent on the property. Continue Reading Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
37% of builders reported cutting prices in August, down from 38% in July. Continue Reading Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
The median home sale price rose 1.4% year-over-year in July to $443,867, the highest July level on record. Continue Reading New Data Reports Highlight a Wobbly Housing Market
Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
The supporters of this measure cited a $540,000 budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026. Continue Reading Utah City Approves 34% Property Tax Hike
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