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Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Submarine Manufacturer Acquires Mostly Vacant Connecticut Mall
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the submarine manufacturing division of the aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced it has acquired nearly all the mostly vacant Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut. The acquisition encompasses...
Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community
Venterra Realty announced the grand opening of Camber Ridge at Cross Creek Ranch, a 312-unit luxury multifamily community in the Houston suburb of Fulshear, Texas. The community features upscale one- and two-bedroom apartments, with amenities including a resort-style...
DeSantis: Putting Multiple Property Tax Measures on the Ballot is a ‘Political Game’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the state’s legislators for putting multiple property tax relief measures on the 2026 election ballot, complaining it would be impossible for any of them to pass. Last week, the legislature put forth seven different property tax...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
The convenience stores in this portfolio have an average of more than 8,000 square feet. Continue Reading Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Paxton contacted officials in La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean and Whitesboro. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Rite Aid had fewer than 100 stores prior to its official shutdown. Continue Reading Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Property tax relief gets slow walked in Ohio, HUD weighs in on the government shutdown, and a familiar face returns to lead NAMB. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
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Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.76 Trillion in May
Year-to-date, Ginnie Mae facilitated the pooling and securitization of 268,000 loans for first-time homebuyers. Continue Reading Ginnie Mae MBS Portfolio Reached $2.76 Trillion in May
QXO Makes $5 Billion Acquisition Bid for Building Products Supplier GMS Inc.
“Our all-cash proposal to acquire GMS for $95.20 per share delivers immediate and certain value to GMS shareholders at a meaningful premium,” said QXO’s Brad Jacobs, Continue Reading QXO Makes $5 Billion Acquisition Bid for Building Products Supplier GMS Inc.
California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Total active listings in May rose on a year-over-year basis by nearly 50%. Continue Reading California Home Sales, Median Price Down in May
Real Estate Developer Patrick Zalupski in Talks to Buy the Tampa Bay Rays
Zalupski is the founder and CEO of Dream Finders Homes. Continue Reading Real Estate Developer Patrick Zalupski in Talks to Buy the Tampa Bay Rays
Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Exhortations
“Maybe I should go to the Fed,” Trump said in a jokey manner. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Exhortations
Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.81% as of June 18. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Trickle Lower
Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
Gen Z homebuyers using VA loans are most concentrated near large military communities like San Antonio, Virginia Beach, and Colorado Springs. Continue Reading Gen Z Accounts for 12% of VA Purchase Loan Market
PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies Continue Reading PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
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