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Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
The lawsuits claim the office of Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado did not use “professionally accepted appraisal practices.” Continue Reading Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
The lawsuits claim the office of Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado did not use “professionally accepted appraisal practices.” Continue Reading Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
ECGI Holdings Signs LOI to Acquire Mortgage Lender RezyFi for $30 Million
ECGI Holdings Inc. (OTC: ECGI), and Irvine, California-based technology-driven investment and development company, has signed a binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire RezyFi Inc., a mortgage lender licensed in 29 states, in a stock-for-stock deal valued at...
Toronto-Based REIT Acquires Manufactured Housing Communities in Indiana and Ohio
Toronto-headquartered Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX:MHC.U, MHC.UN) has paid a combined $79 million to acquire manufactured housing communities (MHC) in Indiana and Ohio. Flagship completed the acquisition of a community in Seymour, Indiana,...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The Growing Revolt Against Property Taxes
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: While most political observers are fixated on Tuesday’s elections in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia, there is a political storm brewing in advance of the 2026 elections that strangely received relatively scant national discussion. The center...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
The average loan size for new homes increased from $374,288 in August to $379,107 in September. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 2% in September
FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Public input can be submitted through the agency’s website by Nov. 5. Continue Reading FHFA Seeks Input on Strategic Plan for FY 2026-2030
Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
Two-thirds of survey respondents believe it is the government’s job to require sales disclosures that house is haunted. Continue Reading Who Wants to Buy a Haunted House? You Might Be Surprised!
California Home Sales Rebounded in September
In September, California’s median home price fell 1.7% to $883,640, down from $899,130 in August. Continue Reading California Home Sales Rebounded in September
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Nigerian National Convicted for Organizing HELOC Fraud Network
Oluwaseun Adekoya was convicted of bank fraud conspiracy, money laundering conspiracy, and nine counts of aggravated identity theft. Continue Reading Nigerian National Convicted for Organizing HELOC Fraud Network
New Joint Venture to Develop 243-Unit Rental Community in Denver Suburb
The project is being financed through a $57 million construction loan facility from JPMorgan Chase. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop 243-Unit Rental Community in Denver Suburb
Mississippi Man Charged with Assaulting Realtor at Open House
Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
Denver recorded the largest recovery from the pandemic era with a 100% increase in available homes compared to 2017–2019 averages. Continue Reading Report: Active Listings Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels in 22 of 50 Largest Metros
FBI to Move HQ to DC’s Ronald Reagan Building Complex
The FBI will take over the space that was recently occupied by the US Agency for International Development. Continue Reading FBI to Move HQ to DC’s Ronald Reagan Building Complex
Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
The newly named Fairway Home Mortgage will highlight the tagline “All Roads Lead Home.” Continue Reading Fairway Independent Mortgage Changes Its Name
Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
Hill has served as the company’s interim CFO and principal financial officer since April. Continue Reading Jesse Hill Named CFO at eXp World Holdings
FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Pulte has repeatedly echoed President Trump’s hostile and insulting comments regarding Powell’s intellect and job performance. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Calls for Congressional Investigation of Fed Chairman Powell
Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Pet-friendly rentals in the New York City metro area typically rented 26 days faster than units that did not accept pets. Continue Reading Report: Pet Friendly Rentals Get Leased Faster
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index increased 7% from the previous week and was 40% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
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