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Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
“I will help lead an effort to pass a citizen constitutional amendment that bans ad valorem taxes on real estate levied by any level of government,” said Rep. Ryan Chamberlin. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Leads Petition Drive to Abolish Property Taxes
NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
“NAR’s committees help shape the work of our association and the future of our industry,” said President Kevin Brown. Continue Reading NAR Unveils ‘Expertise-Driven Application Process’ for 2027 Governance Committees
Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
Prosecutors will recommend Colby Parks serve no more than 33 months in prison when he is sentenced on Aug. 29. Continue Reading Tacoma Attorney Pleads Guilty to Fraud Tied to Client’s Reverse Mortgage
New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
Real estate is an important aspect of Dubai’s economy, with $207.22 billion in transactions last year. Continue Reading New Forecast Warns of Double-Digit Collapse in Dubai’s Real Estate Prices
New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
This endeavor will impact the property record management for 370,000 property deeds representing roughly $240 billion worth of real estate in 70 municipalities. Continue Reading New Jersey’s Bergen County to Put Property Deeds on Blockchain Network
Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Penner is critical of Gov. Gavin Newsom, particularly in his handling of the Los Angeles County wildfires. Continue Reading Ethan Penner, Father of the CMBS, Weighs Bid for California Governor
Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
All four regions recorded a month-over-month loss in transactions. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Down 6.3% in April
Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
“The balance of power in the US housing market has shifted toward buyers,” said Redfin Senior Economist Asad Khan. Continue Reading Data Reports Affirm Housing Supply Outpaces Demands
South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Toby Doeden is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 race. Continue Reading South Dakota Businessman Pledges to End Property Taxes in Run for Governor
Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
The special session begins June 2. Continue Reading Missouri to Hold Special Legislative Session on Funding Kansas City’s Stadiums
Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
The new platform is structured as an Umbrella Partnership Real Estate Investment Trust (UPREIT) program. Continue Reading Nuveen Launches 1031 Real Estate Exchange Platform
Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes
Texans were also ahead of the nation for buying multi-generational homes. Continue Reading Report: Texans Lead the Nation for Buying Newly Constructed Homes














