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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
Bank Regulators Drop Climate-Risk Principles
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board withdrawn their interagency principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions. This policy was issued jointly in October 2023 as part of the Biden...
Eric Trump Previews Plans to Tokenize Real Estate
Eric Trump has announced plans for a new project that will tokenize real estate project with World Liberty Financial, a company that he co-founded, and its stablecoin USD1. In an interview with CoinDesk, Trump said this endeavor would offer fractional ownership in the...
Florida Lawmakers to Consider 7 Different Proposals for Property Tax Relief
Florida lawmakers have put forth seven different property tax reduction proposals for potential consideration as constitutional amendments on the 2026 state election ballot. WCTV reports Speaker Daniel Perez said lawmakers should not limit themselves to one plan but...
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Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
The case is still active within the US Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Continue Reading Report: DOJ to Press Ahead with Letitia James Mortgage Fraud Case
Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 15.7% from 16.3% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Records Slight Uptick
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Karen McGinnis pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement of public funds. Continue Reading Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
Eric Drinkwater was licensed with RE/MAX Central since 2005. Continue Reading Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
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FirstService Residential Acquires Core Real Estate Group
The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading FirstService Residential Acquires Core Real Estate Group
Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
James called the allegations “baseless” and claimed it was part of President Trump’s “revenge tour.” Continue Reading Mortgage Fraud Criminal Probe Opened Against NY AG Letitia James
Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
The company has appointed Eric Overton as managing partner of Hilltop Residential Development. Continue Reading Hilltop Residential Launches Multifamily Development Division
Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
Demand for vacation homes is falling fastest in Florida. Continue Reading Second Home Mortgage Origination at 7-Year Low
LPT Holdings Debuts Aperture Global Real Estate as Luxury Brand
The new brand is being rolled out in 15 states and four international cities. Continue Reading LPT Holdings Debuts Aperture Global Real Estate as Luxury Brand
Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s chief economist, noted that “rates are lower and have remained stable for weeks.” Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Remain Flat
NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
“Most metro markets continue to set new record highs for home prices,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun. Continue Reading NAR: Q1 Home Prices Up in 83% of Metro Markets
Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
The level of equity richness in homes was down in 47 states and the District of Columbia on a quarter-over-quarter basis. Continue Reading Q1 Home Equity Levels Down Slightly
3D Home Printing Exec Joins Habitat for Humanity Board
Habitat for Humanity of Long Island has asked 26-year-old Kristen Henry to sit on its Board of Directors. Continue Reading 3D Home Printing Exec Joins Habitat for Humanity Board
Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
The lawsuit also alleges Goldman Sachs, the financial advisor on the transaction, failed to acknowledge its conflict of interest in the deal. Continue Reading Redfin Investor Sues to Halt Acquisition by Rocket Companies
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