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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Atlanta Fed Chief Bostic to Retire in February
Raphael W. Bostic announced he will retire as president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta when his current term concludes on Feb. 28, 2026. Bostic is the 15th person to lead the Atlanta Fed and is the first Black and openly gay president of a regional...
New Bill Would Retroactively Restore Flood Insurance Coverage Lost in Government Shutdown
A new bipartisan bill is seeking to retroactively restore coverage from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that was lost during the government shutdown. Reps. Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) and Mike Ezell (R-MS) introduced H.R. 5848, the NFIP Retroactive Renewal...
Realtor.com Launches Spotlight Listings to Help Agents Maximize Listing Visibility
Realtor.com is now offering Spotlight Listings, a new solution designed to increase listings visibility on its platform. According to the company, Spotlight Listings gives properties premium placement that can double the visibility with Realtor.com’s audience, with...
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Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
The company added that NV REIT is actively pursuing additional UPREIT and direct acquisitions across the Sunbelt and Mountain West Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
The Fed warned that “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
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11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
The 102,257-square-foot residence with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms is located roughly 15 miles south of Milan. Continue Reading 11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
Karla Wagner is the executive director of Ax MI Tax. Continue Reading Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
The promotions are the latest executive shifts to occur since company founder and Chairman of the Board Anthony Hsieh was appointed permanent CEO on July 28. Continue Reading New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Miran replaces Adriana Kugler, who last week abruptly announced she would be stepping down from the board, effective Aug. 8. Continue Reading Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Scheduled to open in the summer, the homes at The Cove at Park Trace will feature single-story floor plans with two to five bedrooms. Continue Reading Kolter Homes Unveils New Gated Community in Florida
Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
“I now live in Florida because of Elizabeth Warren,” said the “Shark Tank” star. Continue Reading Kevin O’Leary Says He’s Moving From Boston Because of Elizabeth Warren
Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
The $625,000 median price for single-family houses from last month is a 7% uptick from the $585,000 price from July 2024. Continue Reading Montreal Home Sales Up 10% Year-Over-Year
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