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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has opened a claims process for consumers who fell victim to a deceptive mortgage relief operation known as Lanier Law. The scheme, …
FTC Launches Claims Process for Victims of Deceptive Mortgage Relief Scheme Read More
DEVON, PA — The real estate market in the Greater Philadelphia area and beyond experienced some significant changes in the year culminating in December 2023. The fluctuating home sales rates, …
A Year of Change: Analyzing Property Trends across Greater Philadelphia and Beyond Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced it will be returning over $1.2 million to victims of a deceptive mortgage modification scheme orchestrated by Consumer Defense.
FTC to Refund $1.2 Million to Victims of Deceptive Mortgage Scheme Read More
HouseCanary, Inc., a national real estate brokerage, has released its December Market Pulse Report, revealing that net new listings placed on the market rose by 5% compared to December 2022.
Report: Signs of Revival in U.S. Housing Market Read More California-based Response Tree LLC and its president, Derek Thomas Doherty, will be banned from making robocalls or assisting others in doing so under a proposed order settling Federal Trade Commission …
FTC Cracks Down on Response Tree LLC’s Deceptive Lead Generation, Impacting Telemarketing Industry Read More
In the last days of 2023, the U.S. housing market demonstrated a surprising resilience, with pending home sales recording a mere 4% year-over-year drop during the four weeks ending December …
U.S. Housing Market Shows Signs of Resilience Despite Year-End Dip in Pending Sales Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) has made significant strides in providing aid to homeowners affected by the pandemic, according to recent data. The state was granted $350 …
Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency Reports Steady Progress with Pandemic Homeowner Assistance Read More
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the Justice Department have filed a lawsuit against Colony Ridge, a Texas-based developer and lender, accusing it of operating an illicit land sales …
CFPB and Justice Department Sue Texas Developer for Predatory Land Sales Scheme Targeting Hispanic Borrowers Read More
Mortgage rates, dipping from a 23-year high, have ushered in an early festive season for home buyers and sellers alike. Zillow’s latest market report reveals a decline in monthly costs …
Report: Falling Mortgage Rates and Price Cuts Bring Respite to Home Buyers Read More As affordability relief is expected in 2024 due to a slow decline in sale prices and mortgage rates, Realtor.com® has identified the top local housing markets across the U.S. that …
Realtor.com Forecasts Top Housing Markets for 2024 with Toledo, Ohio Leading the Pack Read More