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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
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Oct. 13-17
Positive data on rental housing costs, a new threat to close the CFPB, and California’s housing market shows signs of vitality. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of Oct. 13-17. Hit: Some Rent Relief. A new data...
California Home Flipper Indicted for Defrauding Lenders Over Six Years
A California man who flipped properties for a living was indicted for defrauding lenders over a six-year span. According to the indictment, Steven Taylor of Brentwood used fake bank statements and false cash representations to obtain loans and lines of credit to...
Lennar Begins Sales at New Community in Texas
The homebuilder Lennar Corp. (NYSE: LEN) has begun sales at River Bridge Ranch, a new community in San Marcos, Texas. The development encompasses 28 single-family homes featuring one- and two-story open concept floorplans. Homes range from 1,200 to 2,780 square feet,...
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Former Fed and Treasury Leaders File Amicus Brief Backing Lisa Cook
A bipartisan collection of former Federal Reserve chairpersons, Treasury Secretaries and White House economists have filed an amicus brief with the US Supreme Court asking that Lisa Cook remain as a Federal Reserve governor while she fights the White House's effort to...
New Soccer Stadium Planned for Reno
Reno Pro Soccer said it planned to enlist local input to create the club’s including team name, brand colors and crest. Continue Reading New Soccer Stadium Planned for Reno
Trump Announces New Tariffs on Home Furnishings
Trump offered no explanation on why he was suddenly focused on this particular product line for increased tariffs. Continue Reading Trump Announces New Tariffs on Home Furnishings
New York State Inventory Rises, But Home Sales Continue to Decline
Median prices across New York State reached $460,000 last month. Continue Reading New York State Inventory Rises, But Home Sales Continue to Decline
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New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
The state’s median price of homes increased for the 21st straight month. Continue Reading New York State Records 6.2% Drop in Home Sales
OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
The buildings’ construction will be funded by G42 while the data center will be operated by OpenAI and the tech company Oracle. Continue Reading OpenAI to Build 1-Gigawatt AI Data Center in Abu Dhabi
Mortgage Rates Inch Up
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.86% as of May 22, up from last week when it averaged 6.81%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Inch Up
Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
The property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty USA. Continue Reading Chicago Suburb Threatens to Seize Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Through Eminent Domain
Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
The median existing-home price for all housing types in April was $414,000, up 1.8% from the $406,600 in April 2024. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down by 0.5% in April
Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
Craig Steinley called the ouster “a deliberate act of retaliation driven by internal politics.” Continue Reading Appraisal Institute Ousts Vice President Accused of Sexual Harassment
$16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
The program aims to increase the workforce housing supply in areas that have new or expanding businesses. Continue Reading $16.9 Million Allocated for Virginia Workforce Housing Investment Program
Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
“Nationally, dwelling prices rose by 4.9% over 2024 and by a further 0.7% over the first three months of 2025,” the report said. Continue Reading Report: Australia Will Fall Short of its Goal of 1.2 Million New Homes by 2029
NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The bill passed this morning in a 215-214 House vote. Continue Reading NAR Commends House Passage of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were put in federal conservatorship in September 2008. Continue Reading Trump: Decision on Ending Conservatorship on Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Coming Soon
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