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Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
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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Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
The 19-acre property was constructed in the 1960s as an enclosed mall and redeveloped as a mixed-use development in 2008. Continue Reading Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
The report observed that the largest municipality in every province west of Atlantic Canada recorded property tax hikes between the last two national censuses. Continue Reading Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Corcoran acquired the property in 2015 for $10 million and spent $2 million over the years to renovate it. Continue Reading Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Report: Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market to Reach $132 Billion by 2033
The government’s Vision 2030 reform agenda is fueling this expansion. Continue Reading Report: Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market to Reach $132 Billion by 2033
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Missouri to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Property Tax Reform
Six public meetings will be held from mid-July through early September. Continue Reading Missouri to Host Public Meetings to Discuss Property Tax Reform
Tech Trends: Upgraded Tools of the Trade
This week’s Tech Trends round-up highlights upgraded tools designed to make life easier for homeowners, lenders and real estate professionals. Continue Reading Tech Trends: Upgraded Tools of the Trade
Mauricio Umansky Revives Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
NAR did not immediately comment on Umansky’s lawsuit. Continue Reading Mauricio Umansky Revives Lawsuit Against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy
Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors
“Our model is built on speed, specialization, and respect for the investor and the agent,” said company founder Hayden Dyer. Continue Reading Black Opal Insurance Unveils New Platform for Real Estate Investors
License Classroom Expands Real Estate Education Offerings to 3 More States
“We’ve worked hard to build a reputation for quality, affordability, and convenience,” said Richie Gill, founder of License Classroom. Continue Reading License Classroom Expands Real Estate Education Offerings to 3 More States
Report: Condo Prices Drop in Second Largest Decline on Record
Condo sales were down 11.9% year-over-year in May, the largest decline since June 2024. Continue Reading Report: Condo Prices Drop in Second Largest Decline on Record
Rocket Companies Completes Acquisition of Redfin
Redfin has adopted a new brand identity as “Redfin Powered by Rocket.” Continue Reading Rocket Companies Completes Acquisition of Redfin
Ohio Gov. DeWine Approves Public Funds for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
Former Ohio Attorney General and State Senator Marc Dann is planning to sue to stop the funds transfer to the Browns. Continue Reading Ohio Gov. DeWine Approves Public Funds for Cleveland Browns’ New Stadium
BBG Launches Data Center Specialty Practice
Christopher M. Fudacz, formerly the national data center practice leader at CBRE (NYSE: CBRE), has joined BBG as senior managing director to lead the new practice. Continue Reading BBG Launches Data Center Specialty Practice
California’s Environmental Law Rewritten to Create More Housing
“This is the most consequential housing reform in modern history in the state of California,” said Gov. Newsom. Continue Reading California’s Environmental Law Rewritten to Create More Housing
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