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Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Mayor Ed Gainey has 10 days to decide whether to accept or veto the spending plan. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Council Approves 20% Property Tax Hike
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago that has been in a state of dilapidation faces an uncertain future after its ownership was transferred to a mortgage company following a failed foreclosure auction. Artnet.com reports the Prairie style Walser House...
Utah Property Manager Sentenced on Embezzlement and Bank Fraud Charges
Blake Floyd Cozzens of Cedar City, Utah, was sentenced today to 25 months’ imprisonment for wire fraud and bank fraud for embezzling money from homeowners associations (HOAs), property owners, and tenants, as well as fraudulently obtaining money from a bank and a...
Report: Median Asking Rent Down for 28th Straight Month
The median asking rent for 0–2 bedroom units fell for the 28th consecutive month on a year-over-year basis during November, according to the Realtor.com November Rental Report. The national median is now at $1,693, down $17 (or 1.0%) from last November. However, it is...
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Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
A new thoroughfare is planned to run directly from the community into downtown Villa Rica. Continue Reading Flournoy Development Group to Launch Apartment-Townhome Community in Georgia
MBA Chief Supports Trump Executive Order on AI
“Technology does not stop at a state border,” said MBA’s Bob Broeksmit. Continue Reading MBA Chief Supports Trump Executive Order on AI
Las Vegas Realtors President Refuses to Resign After Board Calls for Him to Step Down
George Kypreos’ term runs through 2026. Continue Reading Las Vegas Realtors President Refuses to Resign After Board Calls for Him to Step Down
Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
Matthew Thomas Onofrio netted at least $35 million from his fraudulent scheme before being caught. Continue Reading Minnesota Real Estate Investor Sentenced for $420 Million Bank Fraud Scheme
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Detroit City Council Approves New 15,000-Seat Stadium
The Detroit City Council approved the proposal by the Detroit City Football Club's (DCFC) to construct a 15,000-seat stadium and other community projects in Southwest Detroit. CBS News reports the DCFC will build a 421-parking deck and 76-unit apartment building of...
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
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Santa Fe’s minimum wage will rise to $17.50 in 2027. Continue Reading Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
Kevin Hawkins talks about his new book “The Real AI Guide for Real Estate Agents.” Continue Reading Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
The company argues the new law (S7882/A1417) represents a challenge to free speech and repeats false claims regarding its revenue management software. Continue Reading RealPage Sues to Block New York State Law Banning Algorithmic Rent-Setting Software
Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
The 30-year fixed-rate averaged 6.23% as of Nov. 26, down from last week when it averaged 6.26%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Decline Ahead of Thanksgiving
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Is the Trump administration seriously addressing the lack of housing affordability? Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Where’s the Beef in Trump’s Housing Affordability Plans?
Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
“The government purchase index, which includes FHA, VA, and USDA applications, increased 9 percent and had the strongest week since 2023,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Remains Mostly Flat
New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Continue Reading New Bill Would End Biden-Era Environmental Policies Impacting the Housing Market
Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
Jamie Blades, founder and CEO of Homicity, will join Sutton Group as vice president of technology. Continue Reading Sutton Group Acquires Real Estate Tech Firm Homicity
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