Monthly Archives: May 2019

Ransomware attack delays home sales in Baltimore

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The attack began last week and has locked up the city’s computer systems, which is preventing title companies from checking on properties’ lien status Continue reading →

Opendoor sued for trademark infringement over its mortgage brokerage

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Open Mortgage operates 79 branches in 22 states and offered $668 million in home loans in 2017, according to a complaint the lender filed with United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas. It was founded in 2003, is headquartered in A… Continue reading →

WeWork parent company sets up $2.9B property investment fund

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The We Company, which is the parent company of WeWork, is setting up a new real estate investment fund for commercial projects around the world. Continue reading →

Builder confidence rises due to demand and limited supply: NAHB

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Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes rose three points to 66 in May, according to the latest data from the National Association of Home Builders.  Continue reading →

Why real estate is in jeopardy

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At Tuesday’s CMLS Brings It To The Table event, held just before the National Association of Realtors’ midyear conference, real estate leaders sounded the alarm. Continue reading →

NAR leaders urge ‘respect’ ahead of contentious Trump expo visit

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Trump is set to speak Friday at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel at the annual Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo, which has drawn more than 9,000 Realtors. Continue reading →

This Performance Art Piece Spotlights Dementia

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PART OF THE VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT New York City dancer and filmmaker Gabri Christa was intent on fully capturing the story of her mother Magdalena before dementia caused the beautiful moments of her mom’s life, along with some of its sadness, to… Continue reading →

Don’t Chalk It Up to Menopause

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(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Older people may be less likely to receive regular gynecological care because of factors like insurance coverage, belief among women that they no longer need gynecolog… Continue reading →