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Missouri House Approves Property Tax Relief Bill That Reduces School Tax Levy
The Missouri House of Representatives approved a bill that would reduce the minimum property tax levy school districts can charge from $2.75 to $2.20 per $100 of assessed value. KFVS reports the bill, if passed, would enact the reduction in the 2026–27 school year....
Missouri House Approves Property Tax Relief Bill That Reduces School Tax Levy
Rep. Tim Taylor, a Republican who sponsored the bill, said the change would not impact school finances. Continue Reading Missouri House Approves Property Tax Relief Bill That Reduces School Tax Levy
New Joint Venture to Create For-Sale Residential Communities Across Texas
Bridge Tower Homes, a Dallas-based residential developer, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Hankyu Hanshin Properties Corp., a Japanese real estate company, for the creation of residential for-sale communities throughout Texas. The joint venture's first...
The Best State for Retirees Is…
Real estate agents focused on the retiree market might be interested in the latest data report from WalletHub: 2026’s Best & Worst States to Retire. For this report, the WalletHub team number crunched 46 key measures, covering affordability, health-related...
Illinois Home Sales Up 2%
Illinois recorded a total of 10,237 homes sold in December, a 2% uptick from the 10,041 sold one year earlier. According to data from Illinois Realtors, the 18,421 homes available for sale last month were 8.2% fewer than the 20,063 homes available in December 2024....
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Singapore Real Estate Investment Firm Pays $21.4 Million for Connecticut Shopping Plaza
The deal marks the company’s first transaction in Connecticut. Continue Reading Singapore Real Estate Investment Firm Pays $21.4 Million for Connecticut Shopping Plaza
Mamdani Skips Gala Hosted by NYC Real Estate Leaders
While previous mayors made it a point to attend this function, Mamdani sent members of his administration. Continue Reading Mamdani Skips Gala Hosted by NYC Real Estate Leaders
Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
Slightly less than two-thirds of these programs (63%, or 1,639 programs) were open to first-time buyers. Continue Reading Number of Down Payment Assistance Programs in Q4 2025 Up 6% Year-Over-Year
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Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
The Refinance Index ascended by 58% from the previous week and was 70% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinancing Action Fuels 30% Surge in Mortgage Application Activity
Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Privately-owned housing starts in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.30 million, an 8.5% decline from the revised July estimate of 1.42 million. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down by 7%
Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
“Homeownership is a vital part of achieving the American Dream,” said Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO), co-chairman of the Congressional Real Estate Caucus. Continue Reading Congressional Real Estate Caucus Introduces Bill to Address Housing Affordability
Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
The year-to-date total was 156,283, up 4% from the same period in 2024. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Drop 16% in August
Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
It is unclear when the administration would take the matter to the Supreme Court. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Take Lisa Cook Ouster Efforts to the Supreme Court
Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
Vieaux is currently president and chief operating officer at FinLocker, a financial fitness platform that prepares consumers to achieve and sustain homeownership. Continue Reading Brian Vieaux Named President and CEO at MISMO
When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
It’s time to demand smarter regulation that protects families, encourages innovation, and keeps the American dream alive for the next generation. Continue Reading When Apple Fails, It Fixes; When Regulators Fail, Families Pay
Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
The average loan size for new homes increased from $372,745 in July to $374,288 in August. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Inch Up by 1% from Last Year
Builder Confidence Holds Steady
“NAHB expects the Fed to cut the federal funds rate at their meeting this week, which will help lower interest rates for builder and developer loans,” said Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Holds Steady