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Bill Pulte accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of fraud. His relatives filed housing claims similar to hers
Bill Pulte accused Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook of fraud over primary residence exemptions on multiple properties while his relatives face similar claims in Michigan and Florida, triggering investigations.
- On Friday, Bill Pulte accused Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook of improperly claiming multiple primary residences and referred the matter to the attorney general, prompting a Justice Department probe.
- Public records show Mark and Julie Pulte claimed homestead exemptions on homes in Michigan and Florida since 2020, though tax rules generally prohibit claiming more than one primary residence.
- The Pultes' Boca Raton purchase documents indicate the $4250K home was transferred to a legal entity listing both as beneficiaries, and the 2025 exemption cut their taxes by $158,000.
- Bloomfield Township director of assessing Darrin Kraatz said the township would revoke the Michigan exemption and issue revised tax bills with penalty and interest, while Palm Beach County Property Appraiser's Office said it would investigate the Florida exemption.
- Cook has denied wrongdoing while Pulte posted that no mortgage records exist for the Michigan and Florida properties, and experts say dual homestead claims are rarely allowed.
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Bill Pulte accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of fraud. His relatives filed housing claims similar to hers: Reuters
Close relatives of the federal official who has accused a Federal Reserve governor of improperly claiming primary residence on two properties have declared the same status on two homes in two different states, public records show.
Bill Pulte accused Fed Governor Lisa Cook of fraud. His relatives filed housing claims similar to hers
Close relatives of the federal official who has accused a Federal Reserve governor of improperly claiming primary residence on two properties have declared the same status on two homes in two different states, public records show.
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