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New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026

New Hampshire’s property taxes are among the nation’s highest. Continue Reading New Hampshire Bill Would Enable Property Tax Cap Votes Every 2 Years

Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores

by Phil Hall | Jan 20, 2026

The chain has more than 450 stores in 45 states, with 3,400 employed as associates. Continue Reading Women’s Fashion Retailer Francesca’s to Close All Stores

Survey: Half of Homeowners and Rents Struggle with Housing Payments

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

Among the respondents, the most common sacrifice (34.5%) was taking no or fewer vacations. Continue Reading Survey: Half of Homeowners and Rents Struggle with Housing Payments

NY Attorney General Questions Trump’s Bond in Valuation Fraud Case

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

The judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, tentatively scheduled a hearing for April 22 to discuss the bond. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Questions Trump’s Bond in Valuation Fraud Case

Cushman & Wakefield Names Jessica Francisco at Chief Sustainability Officer

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

Francisco joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2022 as the global head of sustainability for the firm’s occupier services business. Continue Reading Cushman & Wakefield Names Jessica Francisco at Chief Sustainability Officer

363 Acres of Virginia Development Land to be Auctioned

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

The property is being offered in eight tracts from five to 123 acres. Continue Reading 363 Acres of Virginia Development Land to be Auctioned

McDonald’s Buys Back All Franchise Locations in Israel

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) announced it has been signed an agreement with Omri Padan, owner and CEO of Alonyal Limited, to buy back all 225 franchise locations in Israel owned by Alonyal. Upon completion of the transaction, McDonald’s Corporation will own...

Discount Retailer 99 Cents Only Stores to Close All 371 Locations

by Phil Hall | Apr 5, 2024

The company operates retail locations in in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas. Continue Reading Discount Retailer 99 Cents Only Stores to Close All 371 Locations

Zillow: Half of 2023’s Homebuyers Were First-Timers

by Phil Hall | Apr 4, 2024

Last year’s figure represented the highest share in the report’s six-year history and is up from a low of 37% in 2021. Continue Reading Zillow: Half of 2023’s Homebuyers Were First-Timers