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Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Bill Pulte has taken on a new role as part of his Federal Housing Finance Agency director – he is now doing investor relation pitches for a potential initial public offering (IPO) for Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) and Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). In a series of posts on his...
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
A fire department in the Denver metro area is seeking a property tax hike to cover a projected $500 million budget shortfall over the next decade. CBS News reports the South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties....
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty is proposing a property tax hike that will be used to finance new housing developments. CBS News reports McCarty unveiled his plan during his first State of the City address on Monday. The mayor is proposing to enact a fee that will be...
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Trump Posts Meme Showing Him Firing Jerome Powell
The post had no text accompaniment and the White House offered no explanation on whether this a harbinger of things to come or another example of Trump trolling Powell. Continue Reading Trump Posts Meme Showing Him Firing Jerome Powell
The Agency Opens Fifth Texas Office
The Agency Rockwall will be led by Managing Partners Heather Stevens and Vanessa Griffin. Continue Reading The Agency Opens Fifth Texas Office
An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Weekly Real Estate News’ publisher calls for a new emphasis on leadership in the real estate profession. Continue Reading An Open Letter to America’s Real Estate Professionals: The Future of Homeownership Demands Our Leadership
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 22-26
Fewer homes on the market, a stalled wind energy project gets reanimated, and an ancient Roman stadium is unearthed. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 22-26
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Zillow Announces Timeline for New Listing Standards
The Seattle-headquartered company announced the standards will go into effect on May 28. Continue Reading Zillow Announces Timeline for New Listing Standards
New Reports Highlight Michigan’s Affordable Homeownership and Power Outages
Michigan recorded over 12,000 major power outage events and more than 34,000 hours per year without electricity between 2019 and 2023. Continue Reading New Reports Highlight Michigan’s Affordable Homeownership and Power Outages
Tempus Realty Partners Buys Pittsburgh Office/Retail Property for $43.75 Million
Originally constructed as a warehouse, the property covers 94,580 square feet of office space and 31,405 square feet of retail. Continue Reading Tempus Realty Partners Buys Pittsburgh Office/Retail Property for $43.75 Million
RE/MAX: April Home Sales Up 11.3%
April’s median sales price of $440,000 was $5,000 (1.2%) higher than March and $10,000 (2.3%) more than one year ago. Continue Reading RE/MAX: April Home Sales Up 11.3%
Diddy’s $61.5 Million LA Mansion Fails to Attract Buyer Interest
Last November, real estate investor Bo Belmont publicized his offer of $30 million for the property. Continue Reading Diddy’s $61.5 Million LA Mansion Fails to Attract Buyer Interest
Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Deed Transfers and Home Sales
Alicia England was released on bond following her plea hearing. Continue Reading Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Fraudulent Deed Transfers and Home Sales
Elie Schwartz Sentenced for His $62.8 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Schwartz pleaded guilty in February to one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Elie Schwartz Sentenced for His $62.8 Million Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Colorado Cities Sue State Over Housing Policies
The cities of Arvada, Aurora, Glendale, Greenwood Village, Lafayette and Westminster are in the lawsuit. Continue Reading Colorado Cities Sue State Over Housing Policies
Kentucky Home Sales Up 12.5%
According to data from Kentucky Realtors, the state had 6,188 new listings last month, Continue Reading Kentucky Home Sales Up 12.5%
NYC’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Townhouse Listed for $15 Million
The home’s owner, retired beverage industry executive Joseph Harkins, purchased the property 2015 for $7.4 million. Continue Reading NYC’s ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ Townhouse Listed for $15 Million
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