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New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2026

“To me, this petition is all about freedom,” said Julie Frye-Mueller, a former state senator who is one of the leaders of this initiative. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota

New Partnership to Help Renters Build Credit

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2026

The initiative includes reporting up to 24 months of past rent payments, along with ongoing reporting of future on-time rent payments to Equifax and TransUnion. Continue Reading New Partnership to Help Renters Build Credit

Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

The new office was established by David Duplessis, who brings 35 years of industry experience. Continue Reading Motto Mortgage Opens First New Hampshire Office

Waltz, a Fintech Start-Up, Offers Platform for Foreign Investors in US Residential Real Estate

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

“Investing in anything nowadays takes just a few clicks, unless you’re a foreign citizen investing in U.S. property,” said Yuval Golan, founder and CEO of Waltz. Continue Reading Waltz, a Fintech Start-Up, Offers Platform for Foreign Investors in US Residential Real Estate

Foreign Buyers Purchasing Fewer (But More Expensive) US Existing Homes

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

At $1.3 million, Chinese buyers had the highest average purchase price. Continue Reading Foreign Buyers Purchasing Fewer (But More Expensive) US Existing Homes

Single-Family Housing Starts Down in June

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

Single-family housing completions in June were at a rate of 1.03 million, which is 1.8% above the revised May rate of 1.01 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in June

North Carolina Regional MLS Expands into Georgia

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

North Carolina Regional MLS (NCRMLS) has expanded into Georgia with the strategic additions of Savannah MLS, Athens Area Association of Realtors & Classic MLS, and the Realtors of Greater Augusta. NCRMLS is a wholesale cooperative multiple listing service used by...

Trump is Open to Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary, Powell Serving Out Fed Term

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

Powell’s term concludes in 2026 and his seat on the Fed’s board of governors is secured through 2028. Continue Reading Trump is Open to Jamie Dimon as Treasury Secretary, Powell Serving Out Fed Term

Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing

by Phil Hall | Jul 17, 2024

The FHA share of total applications increased to 13.5% while the VA share increased to 15.2%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity in 4% Upswing