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FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
Steve Francis Named Charlotte Division President at Tri Pointe Homes
Francis joins the company following a tenure as division president for Pulte Group in Charlotte. Continue Reading Steve Francis Named Charlotte Division President at Tri Pointe Homes
Report: Prosecutor Warns Mortgage Fraud Case Against Sen. Schiff Lacks Viable Evidence
A news report is claiming the Trump administration’s attempt to bring a mortgage fraud indictment against one of its most vocal critics, Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), has stalled due to a perceived lack of viable evidence needed to bring the case to trial. MSNBC, sourcing...
NJ Governor Intervenes to Stop Eminent Domain Seizure of 175-Year-Old Family Farm
“New Jersey will always protect its farmers and farmland,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. Continue Reading NJ Governor Intervenes to Stop Eminent Domain Seizure of 175-Year-Old Family Farm
Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
The executive order suspends compliance requirements related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California Coastal Act by utilities. Continue Reading Newsom Suspends Environmental Laws for Utilities in Rebuilding After LA Fires
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
















