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Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is acknowledging that his state’s property taxes are too high, but he insists he has no control over the situation. Capital City Now reports Pritzker absolved himself and the state legislature of being responsible for property tax hikes,...

Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Pritzker added the state was trying to alleviate the tax burden by providing more money for education. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes

Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Home Run Financing, a Los Gatos, California-based provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, announced the promotion of Ryan Griffin to president. Griffin joined Home Run Financing in 2019 as vice president of compliance and corporate...

Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

Smart Capital Center, a San Francisco-based platform for commercial real estate underwriting, loan origination and asset management, announced the launch of Fraud Alerts, a new artificial intelligence capability designed to detect inconsistencies, anomalies, and...

Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026

A convicted Florida felon pleaded guilty to running a real estate investment fraud scheme that raised more than $50 million. Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. His co-defendant, Janalie Camille...