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Lisa Pendergast to Step Down from the Leadership of the CRE Finance Council
She served as CREFC’s chairperson in 2010–2011 and was a member of its board of governors for more than nine years. Continue Reading Lisa Pendergast to Step Down from the Leadership of the CRE Finance Council
Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
To fill in the deficit, some proposals being considered include a $20 to $30 increase on property taxes. Continue Reading Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit
Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
The tax increase applies to room rates at hotels with 100 or more rooms. Continue Reading Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
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Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
February’s home sales across the Northeast were down 4.1% year-over-year while the median sales price rose by 3.3% to $479,800. Continue Reading Maine Home Values Increased in February While Sales Declined
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.67%. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Surges to 6.22%
Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
The median sales price in February was $272,000, up 8.58% month-over-month and up 6% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up in February Despite Drop in New Listings
Canadian Housing Starts Down by 15%
Vancouver recorded a 37% increase in actual starts due to higher multi-unit and single-detached starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Down by 15%
NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
The hearing will focus only on privately owned housing. Continue Reading NYC Mayor Mamdani Bans Public Housing Tenants from Speaking at ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing
North Korea Opens Housing District for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting with Russia in Ukraine
“Before their death, the heroic martyrs must have pictured in their mind’s eye their dear families living in the ever-prospering country,” said Kim Jong-un. Continue Reading North Korea Opens Housing District for Families of Soldiers Killed Fighting with Russia in Ukraine
HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement supporting HUD’s investigation. Continue Reading HUD Launches Investigation of Muslim-Only Community Proposed in Texas
Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
NorthCountry Federal Credit Union serves 75,000 accountholders primarily throughout Vermont, New York and New Hampshire. Continue Reading Vermont Credit Union Debuts Islamic Home Financing Program
Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Trump Takeover of Public Golf Course in Washington, DC
The administration is also accused of violating violated the National Environmental Policy Act by dumping debris from the demolition of the East Wing of the White House onto the golf course. Continue Reading Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Trump Takeover of Public Golf Course in Washington, DC
The Best State Capital to Live In Is…
Mississippi’s Jackson ranked last among the 50 state capitals. Continue Reading The Best State Capital to Live In Is…
Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
The $127 million in public funding sought by tech millionaire André Swanston for the home of his Connecticut United Football Club was turned down. Continue Reading Connecticut Rejects Request for State Funds to Build New Soccer Stadium
Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Wendy’s said it could close between 5% and 6% of its US restaurants – 298 to 358 locations – during the first half of this year. Continue Reading Wendy’s to Close Hundreds of Restaurants Following Weak Q4 Financial Performance
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
A Capitol Hill conundrum on affordable homeownership, another state wants the Chicago Bears, and a historic theater reopens for business. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Feb. 9-13
