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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
The Best Day for Buying a House Is…
Christmas shoppers might want to consider adding homebuying to their last-minute shopping spree. According to a data report from ATTOM, Dec. 24 is the single best day of the year for buying a home. In an analysis of more than 48 million single-family home and condo...
Watchdog Group Seeks Bar Probe of Prosecutor in Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The watchdog group Campaign for Accountability (CfA) has filed complaints with the Virginia Bar to investigate Lindsey Halligan, the Florida-licensed attorney appointed by President Trump designated as the Interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia....
New Forecast Predicts Slight Decline in Q4 Apartment Rent Growth
National apartment rent growth is projected to decline by 0.1% in the fourth quarter of this year, a downward revision of 160 basis points from a previous projection, according to Houseview forecast from CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP). Vacancy is expected to hold at 8.2%...
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Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
“I have been leading discussions with Howard University,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. Continue Reading Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
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Trump Offers Nominees to Run Ginnie Mae, FHA
Joseph Gormley and Frank Cassidy were tapped for Ginnie Mae and the FHA, respectively. Continue Reading Trump Offers Nominees to Run Ginnie Mae, FHA
Mershops Acquires California Mall for $50 Million
Weberstown Mall encompasses 800,000 square feet and has a tenant base that includes Barnes & Noble, Dillard’s, JCPenney, Old Navy and Five Below. Continue Reading Mershops Acquires California Mall for $50 Million
Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Mississippi homeowners have the least to gain in this scenario. Continue Reading Which States Benefit the Most from Ending Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales?
Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Mortgage Bankers Association President and CEO Bob Broeksmit said it was “a long-overdue measure.” Continue Reading Senate Approves Bill Prohibiting Trigger Leads
Comic Matt Rife Acquires the Warren Home Featuring the Annabelle Doll
The latest “Conjuring” film, “The Conjuring: Last Rites,” is scheduled to open in theaters on Sept. 5. Continue Reading Comic Matt Rife Acquires the Warren Home Featuring the Annabelle Doll
DC Council Approves Plans for New Commanders Stadium
“This is a historic moment,” said Josh Harris, the owner of the Commanders. Continue Reading DC Council Approves Plans for New Commanders Stadium
Cincinnati Bengals Sign Lease to Stay at Paycor Stadium
The Bengals will invest $120 million in a renovation project at the 25-year-old stadium. Continue Reading Cincinnati Bengals Sign Lease to Stay at Paycor Stadium
UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
“UBS has resolved another of Credit Suisse’s legacy issues,” said the Swiss bank. Continue Reading UBS in $300 Million Settlement Over Credit Suisse RMBS Case
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
The Fed ignores the president, FICO lobbies Congress, and Grant Cardone needs a CFO. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 28-Aug. 1
FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
“We have over 90% market share in all these other markets that have nothing to do with the government,” Will Lansing said. Continue Reading FICO Chief Pushes Back at Pulte Criticism Over Pricing and ‘Monopoly’ Status
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