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Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Within the city of Chicago, overall taxes rose $196 million, or 2.2%, which was below the rate of inflation for 2025. Continue Reading Illinois’ Cook County Faces 32nd Consecutive Year of Property Tax Hikes
Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Pricing starts in the mid-$200,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Unveils New Single-Family Home Community in Georgia
Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
Fannie Mae and its chairman, Bill Pulte, offered no public comment. Continue Reading Reports: Fannie Mae Executives Fired in New Round of Layoffs
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Former Honeywell Executive Ken West Joins QXO as President and Chief Operating Officer
West will report to CEO Brad Jacobs and be responsible for QXO’s day-to-day operations. Continue Reading Former Honeywell Executive Ken West Joins QXO as President and Chief Operating Officer
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
A real estate fraudster being chased by the FBI, an ex-CEO trying to take over his former company, and the upcoming demolition of a historic site in sports betting. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 17-21
Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace
Sold dollar volume also increased, climbing to approximately $5.8 billion statewide. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Up, But at a Slower Pace
The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Ken Griffin reportedly paid an average of $875 per square foot between late 2002 and mid-2025, overpaying by more than 20% to take over the Solaris units. Continue Reading The Mystery Buyer of All 138 Units in Miami’s Solaris Condominium Complex is Revealed
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
New board members at the American Real Estate Association, a cryptic social media message from the Opendoor CEO, and who’s to blame for the European heat wave? Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of June 29-July 3
Two Harbors Stockholders Approve Merger with CrossCountry Mortgage
The Two Harbors stockholders rejected efforts by UWM Holdings (NYSE: UWMC) to reanimate a merger deal that announced last December but was jettisoned when TWO embraced an offer from CCM. Continue Reading Two Harbors Stockholders Approve Merger with CrossCountry Mortgage
Toronto Home Sales Surge Amid Decline in New Listings
The average selling price of roughly $1.06 million was down 3.9% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales Surge Amid Decline in New Listings
Historic Pittsburgh Site of National Negro Opera Company Receives $1.75 Million Grant for Restoration
In 2020, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named it one of the country’s 11 most endangered historic places. Continue Reading Historic Pittsburgh Site of National Negro Opera Company Receives $1.75 Million Grant for Restoration
Jenni Bonura Named Chief Growth Officer at First Multiple Listing Service
She most recently served as president and CEO of Harry Norman, Realtors. Continue Reading Jenni Bonura Named Chief Growth Officer at First Multiple Listing Service
Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.43% as of July 2, down from last week when it averaged 6.49%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take a Mild Tumble
Compass Unveils Home Platform for Company-Owned Brokerage Brands
Real estate professionals affiliated with @properties, Coldwell Banker Realty, Corcoran, and Sotheby’s International Realty will gain access to the platform this summer. Continue Reading Compass Unveils Home Platform for Company-Owned Brokerage Brands
Jewish Toronto Real Estate Broker Assaulted in Hate Crime Incident
Police identified the attacker as Abdulkadir Al-Jelani. Continue Reading Jewish Toronto Real Estate Broker Assaulted in Hate Crime Incident
Mike Kortas Launches evoLend as Start-Up Mortgage Servicing Company
Tammy Richards, chief strategy officer at NEXA, has been named CEO of evoLend, which will operate as an independent company. Continue Reading Mike Kortas Launches evoLend as Start-Up Mortgage Servicing Company
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