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Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Gov. Abbott Emphasizes Property Tax Relief in Re-Election Campaign
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced he is running for a fourth term, with a focus on property tax relief as a centerpiece of his campaign. Texas Tribune reports the Republican Abbott made his announcement at a Sunday event where he pledged to ensure Texas remains a...
Trump Floats 50-Year Mortgage Proposal, But Many Conservatives Disapprove
President Trump made a surprise announcement on Saturday via a Truth Social posting where he floated the idea of a 50-year mortgage. In his post, Trump compared his advocacy for a 50-year mortgage to President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s advocacy of a 30-year mortgage...
Francis Ford Coppola Sells Private Island to Cover Losses from Flop Movie
Oscar-winning filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has sold his private island in Belize to help pay off the debts he incurred on the box office flop of his epic production “Megalopolis.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Coppola received $1.8 million for the sale of...
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Andrew P. Sherman Named CFO at Skyline Title Support
Prior to joining Skyline, Sherman served as regional vice president at KW Property Management & Consulting. Continue Reading Andrew P. Sherman Named CFO at Skyline Title Support
Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Single-family existing homes were at a 5.1-months’ supply in September and the third quarter. Continue Reading Florida’s Single-Family Home Sales Up 13.6% in September
Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Replacing Local Property Taxes with a Statewide Tax
Local school property taxes would be replaced by a single statewide 20-mill property tax and a 1.75% sales tax increase. Continue Reading Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Replacing Local Property Taxes with a Statewide Tax
REcore Solutions Drops Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Homes.com and CoStar Group
CRMLS announced the lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. Continue Reading REcore Solutions Drops Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Homes.com and CoStar Group
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Development Promoted as ‘First Solar Town’ Planned for Houston Area
The first portion of the development will encompass three 30-foot-high concrete wall industrial buildings. Continue Reading Development Promoted as ‘First Solar Town’ Planned for Houston Area
Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
“It’s never been more confusing to understand why the Fed is doing what it’s doing,” said Azoria Capital’s James Fishback. Continue Reading Trump Ally Sues to Open Fed’s Rate Policy Meetings to the Public
Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
The president declined to denigrate Powell before the media, stating “I don’t want to be personal.” Continue Reading Trump Tours Fed HQ with Powell
Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
In review of the first half of the year, the WRA found home sales were up by a scant 0.1% from the first six months of 2024. Continue Reading Wisconsin’s June Home Sales Up for First Time in 4 Years
South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Samantha A. Nottingham is also prohibited from opening new lines of credit without approval from the federal probation department. Continue Reading South Carolina Real Estate Fraudster to Serve Federal and State Prison Terms
Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Budget and Fiscal Services Director Andy Kawano warned that these measures could result in lost revenue that is not easily replaced. Continue Reading Honolulu City Council Considers Property Tax Relief Measures
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Fannie Mae predictied mortgage rates will end 2025 and 2026 at 6.4% and 6.0%, respectively. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
New Single-Family Home Sales Up Slightly During June
Sales of new single-family houses in were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 627,000 during June, according to estimates released by the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The sales activity is a mild 0.6% rise above the May...
Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
In pure dollar figures, the large metro areas with the highest typical profit on a home sale were all on the West Coast. Continue Reading Home Sale Profits Up Slightly During Q2
Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
Neither Fannie Mae nor Pulte have publicly commented on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Fannie Mae Sued for Discrimination by Over 60 Former Employees
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