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NYC Mayor Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Hike if State Rejects His Call for a New Wealth Tax
The proposed property tax would be the city’s first hike since the late 2000s. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Threatens 9.5% Property Tax Hike if State Rejects His Call for a New Wealth Tax
Drop in January Canadian Home Sales Blamed on Winter Weather
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $652,941 in January. Continue Reading Drop in January Canadian Home Sales Blamed on Winter Weather
Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
The average selling price at $1.08 million was down by 2.2% over the same period. Continue Reading Toronto Area Home Sales Down 27.4% Year-Over-Year
Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
The development will be located 13 miles from downtown Pittsburgh. Continue Reading Alpha Residential to Launch 352-Unit Community in Pittsburgh Area
FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Antonio Gaines said it was uncertain how many FHA workers would be laid off Continue Reading FHA Union Claims Workplace Layoffs are Imminent
Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Banosian joined the company (formerly Guaranteed Rate) in 2007 and was most recently executive vice president for sales. Continue Reading Shant Banosian Named President of Rate Mortgage
Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
Stephanie Lovins wrote “I hope Trump deports you!!!” on the receipt. Continue Reading Ohio Real Estate Agent Fired After Leaving Hateful Message on Mexican Restaurant Receipt
GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
The properties encompass nearly 80 million rentable square feet across the nation with over $8.3 billion in recapitalization needs. Continue Reading GSA Identifies 440 Federal Buildings as ‘Non-Core Assets’
Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The seasonally adjusted Purchase Index increased 9% from one week earlier. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels 20.4% Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
Built in 1998, the property has a 94% occupancy rate and offers an array of amenities including a swimming pool, clubhouse, and fitness center. Continue Reading FCP Acquires 400-Unit Florida Multifamily Community
BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
The medal celebrates Canadians who have made a significant contribution to Canada or an outstanding achievement abroad that brings credit to Canada. Continue Reading BGIS CEO Gordon Hicks Awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act
Editor Phil Hall considers the role of the Carter-era legislation in today’s financial services industry. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Taking a New Look at the Community Reinvestment Act















