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NYCHA Chiefs Repeatedly Rejected Proposals on Curbing Corruption for Years: Report
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Real Estate Forecast: These Home Types Are Likely To Decrease in Value in 2024
The market value of some homes may see a decline in 2024 as the real estate market evolves. As the real estate market evolves and trends change, there are several types of homes that may see their market values decrease in 2024. 
Prominent NYC Real Estate Developer Charged in $86M Fraud Scheme: DA
The real estate developer also allegedly defrauded the city $15.6 million in unpaid property tax. A prominent New York real estate developer has been arrested and charged in connection to a fraud scheme worth $86 million, according to the Manhattan District Attorney's Office. 
Office-To-Residential Conversions Rose By 350% Since 2021: Report
The office industry has $150 billion mortgages due this 2024. The number of officers converted to residential units has increased by 357% since 2021 as more companies adopted a "work-from-home" model, and office mortgages are set to be due this year. 
NYCHA May Now Be Required To Disclose All Public Housing Contracts Following $2M Bribery Scheme: Report
The new bill would require the NYCHA to disclose information about the services it is procuring and the identities of the parties involved in the transaction. 
A Growing Number of Millionaires Are Now Choosing to Rent Over Buying a Home: Study
The number of millionaire renters across the country nearly tripled from 2020 to 2022. A growing number of millionaires across the United States are now choosing to become renters instead of purchasing a home, according to a study. 
Federal Reserve Said It’s Not Ready To Cut Interest Rates Even as Inflation Cools
The federal reserve began hiking interest rates in March 2022 in hopes of curbing the rising inflation. 
One Official Involved in $2M NYC Corruption Scandal Was Suspended After Naked Zoom Call
New details have emerged about some of the 70 NYCHA employees involved in the $2 million bribery scandal, including one who was suspended for appearing naked in a work-related call. 
More States Are Now Using Medicaid Funding To Address Housing Crisis
At least 20 states are now allocating Medicaid funds to pay for housing or cover the rent of homeless patients. 
More Than 30% of Real Estate Agents Say Politics, Gun, and Abortion Laws Affected Where Home Buyers Are Relocating: Redfin
Real estate agents said home buyers are relocating to places where the laws align with their views or locations where neighbors share similar political views.
