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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
Report: Fed Governor’s Abrupt Resignation Linked to Stock Trading
The reason behind the abrupt and unexplained resignation of former Federal Reserve Board Gov. Adriana Kugler in August has been revealed. CNBC, citing information from “unnamed Fed officials familiar with the matter,” reports Kugler’s departure was the result of an...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 10-14
Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan, the continued upswing in foreclosure activity, and a military base’s unlikely neighbor. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Nov. 10-14. Miss: The Wrong Answer. The Miss of the week –...
80% of Montana Homeowners Received a Property Tax Cut This Year
New data from the Montana Department of Revenue has determined 80% of the state’s residential property owners received a property tax cut this year while 10% saw their property taxes remain flat year-over-year. According to NBC Montana, recipients saw a property tax...
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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
Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
“We expect these acquisitions to be highly desirable homeownership options that will also add value for unitholders,” said President and CEO Kurt Keeney. Continue Reading Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
Homeowner anger at rising property taxes could dominate the 2026 state-level elections. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
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Starlight Investments Launches First Phase of Multifamily Community in British Columbia
Harris Green Village will bring 1,500 rental housing units over a three-phase construction period. Continue Reading Starlight Investments Launches First Phase of Multifamily Community in British Columbia
Delaware Governor Signs Property Tax Relief Bills Passed in Special Session
Gov. Meyer called the special session “a step in the right direction.” Continue Reading Delaware Governor Signs Property Tax Relief Bills Passed in Special Session
Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
“This is not an austerity budget – this is a recalibration,” said Frey, who is running for re-election this fall. Continue Reading Minneapolis Mayor Proposes 7.8% Property Tax Hike for 2026
$110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
The Spelling Manor’s $110 million sale price was far greater than the runner-up on the list, a $51 million transaction in Delray Beach, Florida. Continue Reading $110 Million LA Estate of Aaron Spelling Tops List of July’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
“People don’t choose brands they know; they choose the ones that choose them back,” said Howard. Continue Reading Sandra Howard Named Chief Marketing Officer at Keller Williams
Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Bessent added cuts could have occurred if the Fed officials had access to revised labor market data. Continue Reading Treasury Secretary Bessent Calls on Fed to Make a 50 Basis Point Rate Cut in September
Survey: Buyers Turned Off By Sloppily Maintained Neighboring Properties
“The neighboring properties and surrounding community often say a lot about what life might be like there for you, as a resident,” says Don Kottick, President of REMAX Canada. Continue Reading Survey: Buyers Turned Off By Sloppily Maintained Neighboring Properties
Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased 10.9% on a seasonally adjusted basis from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Surge Fuels Rise in Mortgage Application Activity
Palmetto Plaza, Miami-Area Retail Center, Sells for $46 Million
Aldi and Dollar Tree are the anchor tenants. Continue Reading Palmetto Plaza, Miami-Area Retail Center, Sells for $46 Million
John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman
Hedlund is vice chairman of ICE Mortgage Technology. Continue Reading John Hedlund to Become MBA’s Next Vice Chairman
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