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Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Pritzker added the state was trying to alleviate the tax burden by providing more money for education. Continue Reading Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes
Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Griffin joined Home Run Financing in 2019 as vice president of compliance and corporate counsel. Continue Reading Ryan Griffin Named President at Home Run Financing
Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
Fraud Alerts uses an AI-driven framework that continuously analyzes property-level documentation. Continue Reading Smart Capital Center Rolls Out AI-Powered Fraud Alerts Solution
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Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Jean Joseph, also known as “Jon,” of Boca Raton, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering. Continue Reading Convicted Florida Felon Pleads Guilty in $50 Million Real Estate Investment Fraud Scheme
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
The VA share of total applications increased to 16.1% from 15.9%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Amid Decline in Refinancing
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
New Joint Venture to Create For-Sale Residential Communities Across Texas
The joint venture’s first project is Saddlebrook, a 16-acre residential community located in Corinth, Texas. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Create For-Sale Residential Communities Across Texas
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Kentucky ranked last among the 50 states. Continue Reading The Best State for Retirees Is…
Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
For 2025, closed sales totaled 136,650, up 4.2% from the 131,194 transactions in 2024. Continue Reading Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
Singapore Real Estate Investment Firm Pays $21.4 Million for Connecticut Shopping Plaza
The deal marks the company’s first transaction in Connecticut. Continue Reading Singapore Real Estate Investment Firm Pays $21.4 Million for Connecticut Shopping Plaza
Mamdani Skips Gala Hosted by NYC Real Estate Leaders
While previous mayors made it a point to attend this function, Mamdani sent members of his administration. Continue Reading Mamdani Skips Gala Hosted by NYC Real Estate Leaders
Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
Slightly less than two-thirds of these programs (63%, or 1,639 programs) were open to first-time buyers. Continue Reading Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
Fraudster Attempts to Sell Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home on Zillow
The Walser House was built in 1903 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Continue Reading Fraudster Attempts to Sell Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed Home on Zillow
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
“This is just a smoke screen for Trump and Bill Pulte to tweet about,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren. Continue Reading Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants
HUD added that it planned recapture funding for payments made on behalf of ineligible and deceased tenants. Continue Reading HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants
Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
The median sales price increased by $33,726 compared to a year ago to $245,615, a 15.9% spike. Continue Reading Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
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