Real Estate News & Insights
Deed Theft Fraudster Convicted of Stealing 2 Harlem Brownstones Worth Nearly $5 Million
Joseph Makhani was found guilty of two counts of Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the First Degree and one count of Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree. Continue Reading Deed Theft Fraudster Convicted of Stealing 2 Harlem Brownstones Worth Nearly $5 Million
Casa Encantada, Historic LA Estate Mired in Foreclosure Battle, Sells at Auction for $130 Million
The Wall Street Journal reports the buyer was “a blond man dressed in black” who “declined to identify himself” the newspaper’s reporter. Continue Reading Casa Encantada, Historic LA Estate Mired in Foreclosure Battle, Sells at Auction for $130 Million
Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
“I don’t think we’re going to wind up with the place where we get rid of property taxes altogether on homestead or properties,” said Blaise Ingoglia. Continue Reading Florida CFO: Abolishing Property Taxes is Unlikely
Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
The product is now available in California, with a further rollout planned in the coming weeks. Continue Reading Finance of America Reverse Debuts HomeSafe Second Line of Credit
Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
“State Farm, and others, should get their act together, and treat people fairly,” Trump said. Continue Reading Trump: State Farm is ‘Absolutely Horrible’ in Handling LA Wildfire Claims
Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
“I don’t think in the end it’s going to matter to people,” said Bears Chairman George H. McCaskey. Continue Reading Chicago Bears CEO Pledges to Make a Stadium Decision in ‘Late Spring, Early Summer’
Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Pritzker added the state was trying to alleviate the tax burden by providing more money for education. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Griffin joined Home Run Financing in 2019 as vice president of compliance and corporate counsel. Continue Reading Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
Fraud Alerts uses an AI-driven framework that continuously analyzes property-level documentation. Continue Reading Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Continue Reading Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
