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Below are the latest real estate news headlines for buyers and sellers.Real Estate
Consumer watchdog group issues policy to strengthen national eviction moratorium
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said on Monday that attorneys for property owners who violate the national ban on evictions could face prosecution. Read Article
House lifting is big business following a record year of storms
With storms intensifying, rainfall increasing and sea levels rising, waterfront property owners are lifting their homes out of danger. Read Article
A look inside the most expensive home for sale in Bal Harbour, Florida
One of Villa Magnolia's biggest selling points is its 221 feet of water frontage. Read Article
NFL player LeSean McCoy wants to build a real estate empire using opportunity zones
NFL running back LeSean McCoy has 60 properties, some operating under his Vice Capital real estate firm. Read Article
Real estate investor who shorted subprime mortgages says this housing boom is in a bubble, too
Billionaire real estate investor Jeff Greene bet against subprime mortgages. He told CNBC Friday he thinks the housing market is in a bubble again. Read Article
States struggle to give out over $45 billion in rental assistance as evictions continue
Rental assistance may not come soon enough for tenants struggling in the coronavirus pandemic. Read Article
Retired and house hunting? How to finance your next home purchase
While getting a mortgage in retirement can be tricky, there are alternatives to traditional financing or other strategies that may help you qualify. Read Article
Homebuilder confidence rises in April despite record high lumber prices
One year after home construction ground to a screeching halt, due to the Covid pandemic, builders are more than bullish yet again. Read Article
'Phony money paying for real money' — Cramer sells some bitcoin and pays off a home mortgage
"It was so great to pay off a mortgage. It was like, kind of, phony money paying for real money," CNBC's Jim Cramer said. Read Article
Mortgage refinance demand hits lowest level in over a year, and homebuyers retreat, too
It was a mixed week for mortgage rates, which started high and then fell slightly, but the damage was done early. Read Article