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New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Report: Calgary Leads Canada with Greatest Property Tax Hike
Calgary homeowners are burdened with the greatest property tax hikes in Canada, according to the study “Taxing Our Way to Unaffordable Housing” published by the Aristotle Foundation. Calgary’s average annual property tax jumped by from $2,736 to $3,496 during the...
Barbara Corcoran Sells Duplex Manhattan Penthouse for $13.5 Million
Real estate mogul and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran has sold her duplex Manhattan penthouse for $13.5 million, which is more than $1.5 million of the original asking price. Realtor.com reported Corcoran acquired the property in 2015 for $10 million and spent $2...
Report: Saudi Arabia Real Estate Market to Reach $132 Billion by 2033
The Saudi Arabia real estate market size reached $72.11 billion in 2024 and is predicted to reach $132.65 billion by 2033, with a growth rate of 7.0% during this period. According to a new report from IMARC Group, the government's Vision 2030 reform agenda is fueling...
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Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
The five-month investigation into the case has yet to generate any clear evidence that James intentionally made false statements to secure favorable terms on a mortgage for her Virginia home. Continue Reading Report: Prosecutors Balking at Trump-Pulte Demands to Indict Letitia James for Mortgage Fraud
Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
The survey polled 1,276 responses from Hispanic professionals in the real estate industry in 39 states, including Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Survey: Hispanic Homeowners Embracing Short-Term Rentals to Build Income
Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
The group said the DC Council only offered “insignificant penalties if the Commanders delay or never build affordable housing.” Continue Reading Sierra Club Condemns DC Council’s Approval of Commanders Stadium as ‘Giveaways to Billionaires’
New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Ohio Senate will consider the bill when it convenes for its next session on Sept. 30. Continue Reading New Ohio Homeowner Initiative Seeks to Aid Lower-Income Seniors and Disabled Residents
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Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
The bank opened a new flagship financial center at 2 Bryant Park in New York City. Continue Reading Bank of America to Open 150 New Financial Centers
Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Gov. Mike DeWine opposes this initiative. Continue Reading Grassroots Movement Seeks to Abolish Ohio’s Property Taxes
Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
The refinance share of mortgage activity decreased to 36.4% of total applications from 37.1% the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity and Delinquencies Are Rising
California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
The rate increase is lower than the insurer’s request for a 21.8% hike. Continue Reading California Approves 17% Rate Hike by State Farm
New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Sens. Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) put forth the HUD-USDA-VA Interagency Coordination Act. Continue Reading New Senate Bill Seeks to Coordinate HUD-USDA-VA Housing Policies
Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
The Las Vegas-headquartered Boxabl will begin the process to obtain modular certification in Colorado. Continue Reading Modular Housing Provider Boxabl Expands Into Colorado
Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
Vancouver housing prices soared 179% while Gregor Robertson was mayor. Continue Reading Ex-Vancouver Mayor Tapped as Canada’s New Housing Minister
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Editor Phil Hall questions if taxpayers should be financing new privately-owned stadium projects. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: The New Wave of Taxpayer-Funded Stadiums
Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
The Austin-based Movoto bills itself as the largest privately-owned residential real estate search website. Continue Reading Mortgage Lender Lower Acquires Real Estate Portal Movoto
Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
Homes sold for a statewide median price of $263,000 in April, up 5% year-over-year. Continue Reading Indiana Home Sales Up 12%
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