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Fugitive Apartment Executive Returned from Israel to Face Fraud Charges in St. Louis
Michael Fein was indicted Aug. 20, 2020, on one count of bank fraud and one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Fugitive Apartment Executive Returned from Israel to Face Fraud Charges in St. Louis
Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
“While the headline increase in delinquencies may draw attention, the underlying performance picture is stable as delinquencies remain below January 2020 levels,” said ICE’s Andy Walden. Continue Reading Calendar Anomaly Boosts Mortgage Delinquency Rate by 15 Basis Points
Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
The FHA share of total applications increased to 17.9% from 17.5% the week prior. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Sparks Uptick in Mortgage Application Activity
Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Kennemore is scheduled to open for sale this fall, with pricing anticipated from approximately $1 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Previews New Atlanta-Area Community
Saudi Arabia Launches Portal for Real Estate Purchases by Foreign Buyers
Non-Saudi individuals, companies, and entities are able to own property across the kingdom, excluding the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Launches Portal for Real Estate Purchases by Foreign Buyers
House of Representatives Passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
President Trump will sign the bill into law today at noon in a ceremony on Capitol Hill. Continue Reading House of Representatives Passed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
“Every unnecessary regulation comes with a cost, and too often homebuyers pay the price,” said HUD Secretary Scott Turner. Continue Reading HUD Updates 14 FHA Policies in Move to Improve Affordability
New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
The survey also found 90% of respondents stating a home is a valuable investment, up from 79% in 2025. Continue Reading New Study: More Americans Favor Homebuying Over Renting for the First Time Since 2023
Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
The 723 foreclosures in May represented a 37.5% year-over-year increase but was also below the pre-pandemic 863 foreclosures of May 2019. Continue Reading Alabama Home Sales Up Nearly 12% from One Year Ago
Supreme Court Offers Mixed Ruling in Michigan Equity Theft Case
“What Isabella County did to the Pungs was wrong, and, on my initial view, likely unconstitutional,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote. Continue Reading Supreme Court Offers Mixed Ruling in Michigan Equity Theft Case
Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Approximately 534,000 homes were purchased by investors in 2025, a 0.7% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Investor Activity in Home Purchasing Holds Steady
Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
This marks the company’s 17th state since it first expanded outside of New York in 2023. Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Expands Brokerage to Texas
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