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Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Federal Realty Investment Trust Buys Maryland Shopping Center for $187 Million
Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) announced its $187 million acquisition of Annapolis Town Center, a 480,000-square-foot open-air shopping center in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The 19-acre property was constructed in the 1960s as an enclosed mall and...
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...
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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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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%
Shake Shack Expands Into Central America, Opening 12 Eateries in Panama
“Bringing Shake Shack to Central America marks a major milestone as we continue to grow globally,” said Michael Kark, president of global licensing. Continue Reading Shake Shack Expands Into Central America, Opening 12 Eateries in Panama
PROREIT Pays $96.5 Million for 6-Asset Industrial Property Portfolio
The portfolio is currently 99.7% leased to a roster of 26 tenants. Continue Reading PROREIT Pays $96.5 Million for 6-Asset Industrial Property Portfolio
The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
The Rust Belt and the South dominate the top 10 list. Continue Reading The Cheapest Metro Area for Buying a Home Is…
Homelessness Advocacy Groups Blast Newsom in Blaming Cities for Encampments
“There’s nothing compassionate about letting people die on the streets,” said Newsom in a statement. Continue Reading Homelessness Advocacy Groups Blast Newsom in Blaming Cities for Encampments
Patel Real Estate Holdings Tokenizes Multifamily Properties on Chintai Blockchain
“This fund represents a significant milestone in the evolution of real estate investing,” said Tejas Patel, president of Patel Real Estate Holdings. Continue Reading Patel Real Estate Holdings Tokenizes Multifamily Properties on Chintai Blockchain
Appraisal Institute VP Steps Away from Public Duties After Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Craig Steinley has not resigned, nor has the Appraisal Institute forced him to give up his position. Continue Reading Appraisal Institute VP Steps Away from Public Duties After Accusations of Sexual Harassment
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