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Real Estate Wire Transfer Fraud is Real
Source: Realty Biz --- The American Land Title Association (ALTA) says that more than 11,600 people fell victim to real estate wire transfer fraud in 2019, resulting in more than $221 million being stolen. The scams involve huge amounts of money. The scams are...
The DOJ vs. NAR: What’s the impact to real estate agents?
Source: Housing Wire --- The following Q&A comes from the HW+ exclusive Slack channel, where HousingWire Senior Real Estate Reporter Matthew Blake answered questions about his latest coverage on the impact of the DOJ’s decision and how the industry is gearing up...
Mill Creek Residential Expands Into Utah Market
Mill Creek’s regional office in Salt Lake City is the 21st for the company. Continue Reading Mill Creek Residential Expands Into Utah Market
Real Estate Investor Platform Fund That Flip to Rebrand as Upright
“Our old name served us very well for a long time,” said CEO Matt Rodak, who founded the company in 2014. Continue Reading Real Estate Investor Platform Fund That Flip to Rebrand as Upright
Historic Rhode Island Hotel to be Demolished After Extensive Fire Damage
The Harborside Inn opened in 1879 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue Reading Historic Rhode Island Hotel to be Demolished After Extensive Fire Damage
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 5 Housing Questions to Ask at the GOP Presidential Debate
The issues include GSE reform, increasing the homeownership rate among Black Americans and addressing the growing level of homelessness. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: 5 Housing Questions to Ask at the GOP Presidential Debate
Justin Timberlake Selling His 127-Acre Tennessee Property for $10 Million
The property is located 22 miles south of Nashville and does not have a residence on its grounds. Continue Reading Justin Timberlake Selling His 127-Acre Tennessee Property for $10 Million
Cindy Chance Named CEO at The Appraisal Institute
Chance replaces Jim Amorin, who stepped down last November. Continue Reading Cindy Chance Named CEO at The Appraisal Institute
Rent Prices Continue Downward Trend
Miami was the least affordable rental market, where renters would have spent 44.2% of their monthly paycheck on the typical rental. Continue Reading Rent Prices Continue Downward Trend
Hawaii Accuses Reverse Mortgage Funding of Unpaid Taxes
The state said RMF did not file required state income tax returns from 2015 to 2022. Continue Reading Hawaii Accuses Reverse Mortgage Funding of Unpaid Taxes
Aviva Canada Invests in Condo-Focused Fintech OneClose
“This investment aligns with Aviva’s mission to drive value for our clients,” said Andy Armstrong, head of developer surety and home warranty at Aviva Canada. Continue Reading Aviva Canada Invests in Condo-Focused Fintech OneClose
Fortress Investment Group Pays $1 Billion for Capital One’s CRE Loan Portfolio
The sale comes as Capital One seeks to reduce its risk exposure from the commercial mortgage sector. Continue Reading Fortress Investment Group Pays $1 Billion for Capital One’s CRE Loan Portfolio
