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New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
Tens of thousands of properties could be impacted by this new tax, with most of the residences located in London. Continue Reading New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
CVS Pharmacy Completes Acquisition of Rite Aid Assets
CVS Pharmacy has completed its acquisition of select assets of the now-defunct Rite Aid pharmacy chain. According to the Woonsocket, Rhode Island-headquartered company, it is now operating 63 former Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores in Idaho, Oregon and Washington and...
Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has alerted nearly 500 employees that they will be laid off in December. Bloomberg reports the termination notices were sent last week, with most of the layoffs based in HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal...
Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
A veterans group in Corpus Christi, Texas, are seeking to revive legislation that would offer full property tax exemptions to all Purple Heart recipients in their state, even if they do not meet the Department of Veterans Affairs’ 100% disability threshold. KRISTV.com...
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Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
The plaintiff, who was not publicly identified, is seeking class-action status for the lawsuit that will include financial compensation of up to $25,000 a person. Continue Reading Homebuyer’s Lawsuit Accuses Zillow of Deceptive Practices
Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
The judge ruled the developers behind the project, were “likely to suffer irreparable harm in the absence of an injunction.” Continue Reading Judge Rules Work Can Resume on Trump-Blocked New England Offshore Wind Project
New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
The mortgage product will provide qualified borrowers with up to 40% of a home’s purchase price in down payment assistance without adding any monthly debt. Continue Reading New Pilot Program Aimed at Expanding Homeownership in Detroit
Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
Sertich was most recently the assistant deputy director at the Division of State Financial Assistance at the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Continue Reading Tony Sertich Named Executive Director at the California Housing Finance Agency
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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%
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
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