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Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mortgage Application Activity Down by Nearly 4%
Mortgage application activity slowed during the week ending Dec. 12, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, was down by 3.8% on a seasonally adjusted basis from...
Former Deloitte Executive Kenny M. Smith Named CEO at Freddie Mac
Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced the appointment of Kenny M. Smith as CEO, effective today. He also will serve as a member of the company’s board of directors. The previous CEO, Biden-appointee Diane Reid, was fired in March by Bill Pulte, the Federal Housing...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
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Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
There were 173,000 properties listed for sale across all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of November, up 8.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate, and violence against these buildings and the people within them has become too commonplace. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
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Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
The retail aspect of the property is anchored by Whole Foods, Life Time Fitness, Starbucks and Chase Bank. Continue Reading Mixed-Use Development in Affluent NYC Suburb Sells for $76.5 Million
Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
Meredith Wright, who served as president since 2021, will assume the role of CEO. Continue Reading Leadership Change at Mission Rock Residential
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
An observance of the 80th anniversary of a housing discrimination fight led by the Oscar-winning actress. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Hattie McDaniel’s Fight Against Housing Discrimination
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
San Antonio led the nation in canceled deals, with over one in five (21%) pending home sales falling through in October. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
The average selling price of $1.03 million was 6.4% lower compared to November 2024. Continue Reading Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
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
Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
“The agreement contains no admission of wrongdoing,” said the company in a statement. Continue Reading Greystar in $24 Million Settlement with FTC and Colorado
$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
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