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New Indiana Public Safety Law Follows Murder of Realtor
Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a public safety bill created in the wake of the murder of an Evansville realtor. WEHT reports House Bill 1250 requires the state’s Department of Correction to provide seven days advance electronic notification to the county sheriff,...
New Indiana Public Safety Law Follows Murder of Realtor
The bill passed unanimously through the Indiana House and Senate chambers. Continue Reading New Indiana Public Safety Law Follows Murder of Realtor
NYC Mayor Mamdani Backpedals on Promise to Expand Housing Voucher Program
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has backpedaled on a major promise of his election campaign by indefinitely delaying the expansion of the city’s housing voucher program. The Gothamist reports Mamdani ran for mayor in 2025 with the pledge to expand eligibility for...
SBA Issues Guidance to Speed Rebuilding in LA Communities Destroyed by Wildfires
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) has published a regulatory guidance titled “Addressing State and Local Failures to Rebuild Los Angeles After Wildfire Disasters” that will enable allow builders to self-certify compliance with substantive state and local...
Saks Off 5th to Close Most of its Stores
Saks Global, the parent company of the Saks Fifth Avenue department store chain, it is closing 62 of its 70 Saks Off 5th discount outlets as part of its bankruptcy protection restructuring. The Wall Street Journal reports the stores targeted for closing will begin...
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Hanover Bancorp Names New Chief Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer
Newham was most recently executive vice president and group leader of commercial real estate lending at Dime Community Bank. Continue Reading Hanover Bancorp Names New Chief Commercial Real Estate Lending Officer
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Become Next Federal Reserve Chairman
Warsh previously served as a governor on the Fed’s Board of Governors from 2006 through 2011. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Become Next Federal Reserve Chairman
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When Political ‘Protesters’ Damage Commercial Property
While the Constitution guarantees the right to peaceably assemble, it does not guarantee the right to physically or economically destroy someone else’s business. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: When Political ‘Protesters’ Damage Commercial Property
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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
Zohran Mamdani to Move into Gracie Mansion, Official Residence for NYC’s Mayor
Mamdani will be trading in his one-bedroom, $2,300 a month rent-stabilized apartment for the rent-free, five-bedroom mansion. Continue Reading Zohran Mamdani to Move into Gracie Mansion, Official Residence for NYC’s Mayor
Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
In addition to the residences, The Parson will feature 4,100 square feet of ground floor retail space. Continue Reading Pre-Leasing Begins on Greystar’s New Denver High-Rise Community
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer income-eligible seniors. Continue Reading New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Non-banks retained refinancing borrowers at roughly three times the rate of banks (35% versus 13%). Continue Reading Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High