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Is Real Estate TikTok the Secret to Finding an Apartment?
Source: Clever --- In March of 2022, Ashley Kim, a virtual reality product designer, was living in Providence, Rhode Island, while finishing up her joint Master of Design Engineering at Rhode Island School of Design and Brown University. “I’m a huge planner, so I was...
Real estate agents say they can’t imagine working without ChatGPT now
Source: CNN Business --- If you came across a four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home listed for sale recently on a quiet cul-de-sac in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, you might not think twice about the online listing. It included typical real estate descriptions like “ideal for...
Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
“We’re seeing a steady increase in home buying activity, and it’s beyond what we would normally see from a seasonality perspective,” said Matt Vernon, head of consumer lending. Continue Reading Bank of America Reports 80% Surge in Q1 Mortgage Applications
Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Timothy LaFlamme identified himself in a now-deleted LinkedIn account as a “mental health and financial consultant.” Continue Reading Ottawa Man Arrested for Real Estate Investment Scam
Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Whittle Down the CFPB
A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s actions to downsize and realign the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). In a 112-page ruling by US District Judge Amy Berman Jackson, an Obama administration appointee, the Trump administration was ordered...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
The CFPB’s about-face, an iconic retail chain’s downfall and the rescue of a derelict Frank Lloyd Wright home. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of March 24-28
Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
“The proposed community will never see the light of day,” said Gov. Abbott. Continue Reading Proposed Texas Development Accused of Seeking Muslim-Only Community Under Sharia Law
Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
The revised forecast was mirrored by a mild upward revision for predicted existing home sales in 2025. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Forecasts Declining Mortgage Rates for 2025 and 2026
NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
NAR did not provide a timeline regarding when the job cuts would occur. Continue Reading NAR to Layoff 61 Employees as Part of Organizational Overhaul
Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
n all, Morgan Stanley suffered a total loss of $5,554,968.10 due to Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz’s scheme. Continue Reading Former Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Sentenced for Fraud Scheme
Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Caliber specializes in acquiring and managing multifamily residential, hospitality, and multi-tenant industrial assets in Arizona, Texas, and Colorado. Continue Reading Caliber Launches 1031 Exchange Program
Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
Chicago under Johnson’s leadership is operating with a $1 billion deficit. Continue Reading Chicago Mayor Johnson Debuts ‘Build Better Together’ Initiative
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