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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%
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%
$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...
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
Neighborhood Ventures (NV), a real estate operator and an online real estate investment company that enables investments in multifamily properties, has acquired Route 66, a 24-unit multifamily property in Flagstaff, Arizona, via a Section 721 UPREIT exchange valued at...
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
For the second time this year, the Federal Reserve has issued a rate cut. The central bank’s policy making Federal Open Market Committee voted to lower the target range for the federal funds rate by a 0.25% to a new range of 3.75% to 4%. All but two of the Committee’s...
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St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
During the five years analyzed by the report, Black homebuyers purchased homes that are 40% to 58% lower in price than those of non-Black buyers. Continue Reading St. Louis Realtors Association Publishes Report on Racial Disparities in Region’s Housing
6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
“During a time when housing is scarce, I will not stand for fraudsters coming to Harlem to try and perpetrate these pernicious schemes,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Continue Reading 6 Indictments Announced in Deed Theft of $1 Million Harlem Brownstone
Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
The coalition said their boycott was “motivated by Airbnb’s ties to President Trump’s anti-worker agenda.” Continue Reading Coalition of San Francisco Community Groups and Unions Urge Boycott of Airbnb
Clark County Commissioners Give OK for $2 Billion Las Vegas A’s Stadium
The commissioners in Nevada’s Clark County have unanimously voted their approval of the $2 billion Las Vegas baseball stadium for the Athletics franchise. SportsPro.com reports the county’ approval clears the process that will enable the team to access up to $380...
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Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
The typical investor paid $260,000 for a home they flipped in the first quarter and sold the property for $325,000. Continue Reading Home Flipping Profits Down in Q1
Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
The new station will be based in the Los Angeles suburb of Mission Viejo. Continue Reading Costco to Open First Standalone Gas Station
Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa
“We are witnessing a transformation of Africa’s tourism sector,” said Marriott’s Jerome Briet. Continue Reading Hilton and Marriott Expand Their Hotel Portfolios Across Africa
RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
The median sales price also increased year-over-year for the 23rd straight month to reach $442,000. Continue Reading RE/MAX: Home Sales Up for Fourth Consecutive Month
Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
The French chateau-style residence in Silicon Valley enclave of Hillsborough was built in 1929. Continue Reading Bing Crosby’s Northern California Estate Sells at Discounted $25 Million
Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
Among property types, studio apartments in Manhattan recorded the greatest rent increase with a 9.5% year-over-year surge to an average of $3,400. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Rental Market Breaks New Price Record
25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
The property is occupied by a Wawa convenience store and gas station and a Tractor Supply center. Continue Reading 25,000 SF Retail Plaza in Pennsylvania Sells for $12 Million
Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
“Buyers are increasingly moving to the sidelines due to elevated mortgage rates and tariff and economic uncertainty,” said NAHB Chairman Buddy Hughes. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Sinks to Lowest Level Since December 2022
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
The average loan size for new homes increased from $376,992 in April to $379,209 in May. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Down in May
Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
Montreal posted an 11% year-over-year increase in actual housing starts compared to May 2024, driven by more multi-unit starts. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Mostly Flat in May
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