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Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Shauna Marie Love was executive officer of California’s Tuolumne County Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
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Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Guild will operate as a privately held independent entity of the MSR Fund, which also owns Lakeview Loan Servicing. Continue Reading Bayview Asset Management Completes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Guild Holdings
Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
The Sentinel Building, also known as the Columbus Tower, was completed in 1907. Continue Reading Cash-Strapped Filmmaker Coppola Puts Landmark San Francisco Building Up as Collateral
Grant Cardone: Andrew Cuomo Rejected My Help to Defeat Zohran Mamdani
Hedge fund executive Bill Ackman told Cardone, “We need you to help Andrew.” Continue Reading Grant Cardone: Andrew Cuomo Rejected My Help to Defeat Zohran Mamdani
Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Gov. Ned Lamont has yet to comment on the GOP proposal. Continue Reading Connecticut GOP Leaders Propose Historic Expansion of Property Tax Credits
Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
San Francisco, New York’s Nassau County (Long Island) and San Jose had the lowest shares of contract cancellations in September, under 7% each. Continue Reading Report: 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled in September
Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
The Refinance Index increased by 4% and was 81% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Declines for Fourth Straight Week
REcore Solutions Sues Homes.com and CoStar Group Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
REcore said it would terminate the Homes.com and HomesPro data feeds containing listing records for the CRMLS as of Nov. 1. Continue Reading REcore Solutions Sues Homes.com and CoStar Group Over Unpaid Licensing Fees
eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
The new eXp Sports & Entertainment will be part of eXp Luxury. Continue Reading eXp Realty Launches Division Aimed at Sports and Entertainment Clients
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
The size and the destination of the FHFA director’s donation is unknown. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte’s Curious Benevolence
Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Joins Hive MLS
“We believe in working together while staying true to who we are,” said Kathleen Simmons, association executive at MLBOR. Continue Reading Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Joins Hive MLS
Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
20 locations are either currently open or will soon open on a seasonal basis at malls in 17 states. Continue Reading Toys R Us to Open New Wave of Flagship and Seasonal Stores
Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
The company said the tool will enable agents and their clients to identify dynamics across different price points. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Buyer Demand, a Proprietary Tool for Real-Time Market Insight
