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Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
House Minority Leader Brian Meyer (D-Des Moines) was skeptical that the plan will work as intended. Continue Reading Iowa Lawmakers Approve Property Tax Relief Plan at Close of Legislative Session
Texas-Based Highlands Residential Mortgage Acquires Ohio’s Equitable Mortgage
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Texas-Based Highlands Residential Mortgage Acquires Ohio’s Equitable Mortgage
Homes.com CEO Slams Zillow on New Listings Policy
Andy Florance called it “an incredible move of audacity and a pure power play of epic proportion.” Continue Reading Homes.com CEO Slams Zillow on New Listings Policy
Travis Kelce Refutes Rumor of Buying Mansion for Homeless Youth Center
“Some false claims were thrown out there that I was doing something in the community that I was not,” said Kelce. Continue Reading Travis Kelce Refutes Rumor of Buying Mansion for Homeless Youth Center
Advisory Panel Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Maryland
State Treasurer Dereck Davis pointed to “difficult, trying times” for Maryland homeowners. Continue Reading Advisory Panel Recommends No Property Tax Increase for Maryland
Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
81% of respondents think they will get their asking price or more. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer
360training.com Inc., an online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, has acquired My Mortgage Trainer, an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Selling stocks to buy a house, the continued delay on confirming the new CFPB director, and layoffs at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
By 2020, Michelle O’Connor owed the IRS nearly $500,000 in taxes, penalties, and interest. Continue Reading Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
Cincinnati Bengals Want $350 Million from Ohio to Renovate Stadium
The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the commissioners of Ohio’s Hamilton County are asking the state government for $350 million for what they describe as an “overhaul of Paycor Stadium.” The Cincinnati Business Courier reports the requested money would cover 42% of an...
New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
The property is approximately 90% leased and anchored by Aldi, Burlington and Urban Air. Continue Reading New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen said, “This decision sends a clear message — we will not allow Finland to be undermined.” Continue Reading Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate














