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First deed theft office opened by NYC Mayor Mamdani

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is ramping up efforts to protect homeowners in creating the city’s first office focused solely on deed theft.  Processing Content The Office of Deed Theft Prevention, which will be led by local attorney Peter White, will flag suspicious real estate filings, improve data sharing across agencies and conduct public […]

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Bankers most worried about cybersecurity, economy: Survey

Key insight: Cyber risk and the potential for an economic downturn are the leading concerns amongst bankers surveyed by fintech IntraFi. Supporting data: Cyber risk topped bankers’ concerns, with 29% of respondents citing cyber as a top concern, followed by 22% for an economic downturn and 17% for risks related to continuity at the Federal

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Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high. And that’s a clear sign more buyers are trying to figure out what they really need to save before making a move (see graph below): If you’re wondering the same thing, you can always turn to the internet for answers.

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