Real Estate News & Insights
Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
The new mortgages will be originated and serviced by Better, with Bitcoin and USDC pledges powered by Coinbase. Continue Reading Fannie Mae to Back New Crypto-Backed Mortgages
FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
The new criminal referrals follow the Trump administration’s failed efforts to secure a mortgage fraud indictment against James. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Files New Criminal Referrals Against NY AG Letitia James
Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
The $127 million in public funding sought by tech millionaire André Swanston for the home of his Connecticut United Football Club was turned down. Continue Reading Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Wendy’s said it could close between 5% and 6% of its US restaurants – 298 to 358 locations – during the first half of this year. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike
Ax the Tax sought to collect petition signatures that would have placed the property tax overturn on November’s ballot. Continue Reading Grassroots Utah Group Quits Effort to Overturn Property Tax Hike
Winnipeg Shopping Center Sells for $160.5 Million
St. Vital Centre encompasses approximately 1 million square feet of gross leasable area and features 160 retailers. Continue Reading Winnipeg Shopping Center Sells for $160.5 Million
Sen. Tillis Rebuffs Effort to Lift His Opposition to Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chairman
Treasury Secretary Bessent called on called on the Banking Committee to proceed with a hearing on Warsh’s nomination despite Tillis’ stand. Continue Reading Sen. Tillis Rebuffs Effort to Lift His Opposition to Kevin Warsh as Next Fed Chairman
Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Seehausen replaces Justin Demola, who left Lenders One last month to join Equifax as senior vice president of mortgage and housing, Continue Reading Rick Seehausen Named President of Lenders One
Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
Tri Pointe Homes will continue as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Forestry America Inc. Continue Reading Japan’s Sumitomo Forestry Acquires Tri Pointe Homes for $4.5 Billion
DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
In his lawsuit, Schwalb alleged the Razjooyans have violated the District’s Consumer Protection Procedures Act, the District’s False Claims Act, and the federal RICO Act. Continue Reading DC Attorney General Files Lawsuit to Dismantle ‘Slumlord Empire’
NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
NAMB seeks legislative change regarding Mortgage Loan Originator compensation reform and reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program. Continue Reading NAMB Releases White Paper on Solving Affordable Homeownership Challenges
