Indeed, the FHFA finds itself facing an issue that it can no longer ignore. As noted in the FHFA's most recent annual report to Congress, the FHFA is requesting statutory authority to enforce mortgage fraud directly, whether it be through being allowed to file suit in federal or state court, or by pushing Congress to create a special federal civil cause of action for such enforcement actions. At first...
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When it comes to affordable living in a national market where affordability seems but a memory, Topeka, Kansas offers something unique. It ranks among the best cities for price-sensitive buyers, and the statistics prove it.A Price Gap That Speaks VolumesWhat distinguishes Topeka’s real estate scene is its significant discount to the rest of the nation. As per Redfin, the median sales price for houses in...
A private island of about 25 acres is now up for sale in Georgetown, Maine for $3.85 million, providing an opportunity to purchase a rare luxury real estate product that usually doesn’t come around even in such a state famous for its scenic coastline and impressive waterfront properties.1 This island called Long Island comes complete with a luxurious house dating back to 1862 with a floor area of about...
The decision made by the federal government to terminate the funding of LAHSA goes beyond being another political statement and is actually the logical conclusion of a failed system since its inception. Being a witness of how homelessness programs within the public sector have been managed, the situation is long overdue, not to mention the learning lessons that can be extracted.The Secretary of Housing and...
Quick answer: Indeed, basketball flourishes in cities because it demands little room—a few yards of concrete pavement, a hoop, and enough skill to compete. But now, basketball players in the streets of New York and San Antonio are finding themselves displaced from their own courts as gentrification threatens their access to the public playing spaces where generations honed their skills.The New York...