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Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
Montana is one of five states without a statewide sales tax. Continue Reading Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Three of the five major commercial property sectors recorded delinquency rate declines. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Dropped to 7.14% in February
Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
In addition to his prison term, Brian Socha was also ordered to pay $902,541.15 in restitution for bank fraud. Continue Reading Ex-Credit Union Loan Officer Sentenced in HELOC Scheme
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Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
Last July, Farley was announced to become the successor to Merri Jo Cowen. Continue Reading Shayne Farley Becomes CEO at Stellar MLS
Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Prior to Wyndham, Sripathi was vice president of finance and capital markets at RLJ Lodging Trust. Continue Reading Amit Sripathi Named CFO at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
The deal will allow the university to remain on the property for up to five years as campus-based programs and university offices are relocated. Continue Reading Amazon Acquires Virginia Campus of George Washington University for $427 Million
New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left it unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
Germany was the only EU country where tenants (53% of the population) were in greater numbers than homeowners. Continue Reading More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for November
November marked only fourth time this year that the overall CMBS delinquency rate decreased. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Down for November
Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
New foreclosure filings across the city nearly doubled over the first six months of 2025 compared to the second half of last year. Continue Reading Over 60% of NYC Homes Were All-Cash Purchases During H1 2025
eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
The new platform at LYVVE.com includes listings from nearly 30 countries. Continue Reading eXp Realty Debuts International Property Search Platform
National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
“The industry asked for a tool that plugs into intake and pre-funding. This is that tool,” said Jonathan Hornik, executive director of the NPLA. Continue Reading National Private Lenders Association Launches Watchlist for Advancing Risk Controls
New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
Ten years ago, it took Quebec buyers about three years to save for the down payment, whereas it now takes five years. Continue Reading New Study Tracks 10-Year Decline in Quebec’s Home Affordability Levels
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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