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More Children Died in Indian Boarding Schools Than Previously Known, Federal Report Concludes

July 31, 2024 No Comments Education , , , ,

“As we have learned over the past three years, these institutions are not just part of our past,” said Bryan Newland, assistant secretary of Indian affairs. “Their legacy reaches us today, and is reflected in the wounds people continue to experience in communities across the United States.” At the same time, the department continued its [...]read moreMore Children Died in Indian Boarding Schools Than Previously Known, Federal Report Concludes

Fidelity CEO says federal government’s title insurance proposals are ’misguided’

May 15, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , ,

Despite persistently high interest rates, big four title firm Fidelity National Financial recorded a much stronger start to 2024 than it did a year ago. In first-quarter 2024, Fidelity reported total revenue of $3.299 billion, up from $2.474 billion a year ago. Its net earnings were $248 million, compared to a $59 million net loss [...]read moreFidelity CEO says federal government’s title insurance proposals are ’misguided’

Trump May Consider Shaking Up the Federal Reserve If Elected—Here’s What That Could Look Like

May 8, 2024 No Comments Real estate ,

In This Article   A group of former officials and other allies of Former President Donald Trump has drafted a document outlining suggested policy changes that would impact the authority and independence of the Federal Reserve. While it’s not clear whether Trump was involved, some say he approved of the effort. Trump has expressed to his advisors that he prefers a low interest [...]read moreTrump May Consider Shaking Up the Federal Reserve If Elected—Here’s What That Could Look Like

Energy, consumer groups laud new federal efficiency standards for housing

April 29, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , , ,

A coalition of energy- and consumer-focused trade groups lauded the release of new energy-efficiency standards for the construction of new single-family and multifamily homes, which were announced last week by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nine groups released a joint statement and a series [...]read moreEnergy, consumer groups laud new federal efficiency standards for housing

If reelected, Trump could seek greater control over Federal Reserve

April 27, 2024 No Comments Real estate , , , ,

A report published late Thursday by The Wall Street Journal said that allies of former president and presumptive 2024 Republican nominee Donald Trump are working behind the scenes on policies that could make the Federal Reserve less independent, if Trump were reelected this fall. Former Trump administration officials have been discussing several proposals, ranging from [...]read moreIf reelected, Trump could seek greater control over Federal Reserve

Undeterred By Federal Scrutiny, RealPage Continues To Innovate

April 20, 2024 No Comments Real estate ,

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. Artificial intelligence is driving the latest from rental industry software company RealPage, according to an April 18 press release. The company has dubbed [...]read moreUndeterred By Federal Scrutiny, RealPage Continues To Innovate

First Federal Bank to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp.

April 19, 2024 No Comments Real estate , ,

Florida-based First Federal Bank announced on Thursday that it struck a deal to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp., expanding its mortgage retail lending footprint in the communities in which it operates. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. First Federal Bank has 25 branches in the Southeast and operations in the Midwest, including mortgage centers in Jacksonville, [...]read moreFirst Federal Bank to acquire Watson Mortgage Corp.

Federal courts hand HomeServices a win (and a loss) in Sitzer | Burnett

April 16, 2024 No Comments Real estate , ,

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and the new business opportunities that await will be revealed. Join us. Federal courts handed setbacks to both sides in the bombshell commission case known as Sitzer | Burnett on Monday. The highest court [...]read moreFederal courts hand HomeServices a win (and a loss) in Sitzer | Burnett

What If The Federal Reserve Raises Rates Instead Of Cutting?

April 16, 2024 No Comments Real estate , ,

At Inman Connect Las Vegas, July 30-Aug. 1, 2024, the noise and misinformation will be banished, all your big questions will be answered, and new business opportunities will be revealed. Join us. What if, instead of cutting rates three times this year to help a decelerating economy achieve a “soft landing,” Federal Reserve policymakers instead [...]read moreWhat If The Federal Reserve Raises Rates Instead Of Cutting?

US says Russian hackers stole federal government emails during Microsoft cyberattack

April 12, 2024 No Comments Technology , , , ,

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that Russian government-backed hackers stole emails from several U.S. federal agencies as a result of an ongoing cyberattack at Microsoft. In a statement published Thursday, the U.S. cyber agency said the cyberattack, which Microsoft initially disclosed in January, allowed the hackers to steal federal government emails [...]read moreUS says Russian hackers stole federal government emails during Microsoft cyberattack