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New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
The Swiss mansion that was the site of the historic 1985 Geneva Summit between President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev is up for auction with a starting bid of $12.6 million. Mansion Global reports the 28-room mansion was built in 1867...
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
David Benson, the former president of Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA), is rejoining the government-sponsored enterprise in the capacity of a senior adviser. Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and the self-appointed chairman of Fannie Mae, made...
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
New Orleans’ Neighborhood Development Foundation (NDF) has received a $60,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, Home Bank, Liberty Bank & Trust, and Renasant Bank that will support its affordable housing initiatives...
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Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
The property, which was listed as a historic site by the City of Palm Springs in 2018, last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million. Continue Reading William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
The rebates would be administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
Michigan Woman Charged with 10 Felonies in Real Estate Fraud Schemes
Amanda Escalante-Lopez allegedly made several verbal agreements for land contracts and title to homes that she did not own. Continue Reading Michigan Woman Charged with 10 Felonies in Real Estate Fraud Schemes
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Mortgage Fraud Charges Against Schiff Referred to Justice Department
The case of alleged mortgage fraud by Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) has been referred to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for criminal prosecution. Fox News reports that Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam...
John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
The property is currently being used as a law office, and pricing information is available upon request. Continue Reading John Hancock’s Boston Home Listed for Sale
Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
During the second quarter, there were 100,687 residential properties with a foreclosure filing, up 7% from the previous quarter and up 13% from one year ago. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Rises During First Half of the Year
Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
The state’s median sales price of $285,000 was up 2.2% month-over-month and up 4% year-over-year. Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up During June
Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round
Fenway Summer and Assurant Ventures co-led the round. Continue Reading Occupi Raises $3.1 Million in Seed Funding Round
CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
“How do agents and brokers keep earning commissions when Zillow aggressively holds the reins over four major real estate portals?” Florance asked. Continue Reading CoStar Group CEO Andy Florance Blasts Zillow’s ‘Anticompetitive’ Ban on Private Listings
Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR
The court decided Homie failed to adequately present its case. Continue Reading Court Dismisses Homie’s Lawsuit Against NAR
Report: REITs Raised $22.5 Billion in Q2
There were no merger and acquisition deals in this sector during the first half of the year. Continue Reading Report: REITs Raised $22.5 Billion in Q2
Is Trump Firing Powell? News Reports Claim He Might, Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’
A recent Supreme Court decision stated that the president does not have the authority to remove Fed officials at will. Continue Reading Is Trump Firing Powell? News Reports Claim He Might, Trump Says ‘Highly Unlikely’
Study: Detroit is the Top City for Property Tax Rates
When it comes to property taxes across the nation’s major cities, Detroit homeowners pay the highest amounts while their counterparts in Honolulu pay the lowest. According to the latest 50-State Property Tax Comparison Study published by the Lincoln Institute of Land...
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