Real Estate News & Insights
Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Shaneika Seymore notarized multiple fraudulent quitclaim deeds which purported to transfer ownership from the true homeowners to Seymore and her co-conspirators. Continue Reading Memphis Notary Sentenced for Role in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
Ariel Brown is being sought on 48 counts of embezzlement and forgery for the 48 checks she allegedly stole and altered. Continue Reading Janitorial Worker Wanted for Stealing Checks and Embezzling from Baton Rouge Realtor
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did the Real Estate Industry Help a Socialist Running for NYC Mayor?
Real estate corporations and executives invested heavily in Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral campaign, creating a backlash with New York City voters. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Did the Real Estate Industry Help a Socialist Running for NYC Mayor?
HUD to Move HQ to Virginia, Displacing National Science Foundation
HUD Secretary Scott Turner has been highly critical of HUD’s longtime headquarters at the Robert C. Weaver Federal Building. Continue Reading HUD to Move HQ to Virginia, Displacing National Science Foundation
FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
No deadline was set, but Pulte asked that the directive “should be implemented as soon as reasonably practical.” Continue Reading FHFA Orders Review for Using Cryptocurrencies in Mortgage Market
Al Sharpton Recruited to Encourage Low-Income Investors for Times Square Casino Project
“A New York casino belongs in Times Square, and it should be designed to benefit all New Yorkers,” said Sharpton. Continue Reading Al Sharpton Recruited to Encourage Low-Income Investors for Times Square Casino Project
Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
The median sales price of new houses sold in May was $426,600, a 3.7% uptick from the April price of $411,400. Continue Reading Ouch! New Home Sales Down by 13.7%
$110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
The most expensive current listing is 1960 S. Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, Florida 33462 at $285 million. Continue Reading $110 Million Los Angeles Estate is May’s Most Expensive Home Sale
Trump Administration Intervenes in Eminent Domain Case Over NJ Family-Owned Farm
Agriculture Secretary Rollins said that “the Biden-style government takeover of our family farms is over.” Continue Reading Trump Administration Intervenes in Eminent Domain Case Over NJ Family-Owned Farm
HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
“At HUD, we’re mission-minded and focused on helping to put affordable housing within reach for hardworking Americans,” said Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Proposes Eliminating Green Housing Mandate
Migrant Processing Services Terminated at NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel
The hotel is now completely vacant. Continue Reading Migrant Processing Services Terminated at NYC’s Historic Roosevelt Hotel
Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
“The average loan size for purchase applications declined to $436,300, the lowest level since January 2025,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Mild Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity














