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Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes
More than 100 Nashville businesses are calling on city leaders to re-evaluate the impact of property taxes on their operations. WPLN News reports the newly formed Nashville Property Tax Coalition follows last year’s property reappraisal, which saw values rise an...
Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes
Mayor Freddie O’Connell explained that taxes are higher because local property valuations have increased. Continue Reading Nashville Businesses Protest Rising Property Taxes
National Mortgage Delinquency Rate Dropped to 3.68%
The national mortgage delinquency rate fell by 16 basis points (bps) in December to 3.68% following November’s calendar related high, according to data from ICE Mortgage Technology. This marked a 3 bps dip from December 2024 and a 26 bps decline from the December 2019...
Report: FHFA’s Pulte Quietly Changed GSE Portfolio Limits to Aid Trump’s $200 Billion Mortgage Bond Purchase
Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte accommodated President Trump’s announcement of a federal purchase of $200 billion in mortgage bonds by making a unilateral and unpublicized policy change that enabled Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to raise the...
HUD Directs Public Housing Authorities to Verify Citizenship of Tenants
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is now requiring all Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) and owners participating in HUD-funded housing to immediately begin verifying the citizenship of their tenants. The new directive follows an audit that found...
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Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
The median sales price increased by $33,726 compared to a year ago to $245,615, a 15.9% spike. Continue Reading Alabama Homes Sales Record Uptick Amid Expanded Active Listings
What Trump’s Investor Policy Could Mean for Real Estate and How Realtors Can Win Anyway
Policy shifts rarely eliminate opportunity; they redistribute it. Continue Reading What Trump’s Investor Policy Could Mean for Real Estate and How Realtors Can Win Anyway
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
The Supreme Court considers the Federal Reserve, a once-grand mall faces oblivion, and New York City’s new mayor has a plumbing update. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Jan. 19-23
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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
FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
In comparison, President Trump made no mention of the appeals court ruling on his Truth Social page. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Blasts ‘Fake News’ for Not Backing His Efforts to Remove Fed Gov. Lisa Cook
Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
The stadium would operate from April to October, with cricket matches occurring in the evenings and on weekends. Continue Reading Plans for Chicago-Area Cricket Stadium Proceed Despite Lack of Team for the Venue
FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Grant applications are now being accepted through Oct. 3. Continue Reading FHLBank Atlanta Announces $11.7 Million in Grants for Affordable Multifamily Rental Housing Development
Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat
Neither Trump nor Pulte offered an immediate comment on the court’s ruling. Continue Reading Appeals Court Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Fire Lisa Cook; Senate Approves Miran for Temporary Fed Seat
California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
It was supported by labor unions who were pleased with the bill’s provisions regarding a mandate for union workers on the new construction. Continue Reading California Lawmakers Approve Bill for Building High-Density Housing Near Transit Hubs
Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Historically, Canadians have made up the largest portion of international homebuyers in the US. Continue Reading Redfin: 19.5% Fewer Canadians Searching for US Properties Since Last Year
Bridge Housing Launches Its First Private Equity Fund
“We are innovating every day to extend our reach and capacity to build, acquire, and redevelop affordable housing communities on the West Coast,” said Ken Lombard, president and CEO. “ Continue Reading Bridge Housing Launches Its First Private Equity Fund