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Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Gloria Siciliano Named 2026 President at New Jersey Realtors
New Jersey Realtors has named Gloria Siciliano as its 2026 president. Siciliano received her broker’s license in 2001 and opened RE/MAX Gateway in Ocean Township, New Jersey, in 2006. She was president-elect in 2025 and treasurer in 2022 and 2023 and serves on New...
Mortgage Rates Tick Up Slightly
Mortgage rates ticked up slightly in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.22% as of Dec. 11, up from last week when it averaged 6.19%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.60%....
AG Bondi: ‘There is No Investigation into Bill Pulte’
US Attorney General Pam Bondi is refuting media reports that the Department of Justice (DOJ) opened an investigation into Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). On Nov. 20, ABC News reported the DOJ and the FBI opened a probe into Pulte...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
The new product can provide coverage to hurricane-prone areas from Brownsville, Texas through Newport News, Virginia. Continue Reading Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
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SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
The company did not identify the buyers of the properties. Continue Reading SITE Centers Corp. Sells 5 Retail Plazas
New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
The measure’s proponents are seeking to have it included on the November 2026 ballot. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Eliminate Property Taxes in Oklahoma
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
The property, which is dubbed “Fountainhead,” was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980. Continue Reading Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Last month’s price was a 5.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
The statewide median sales price was $430,000, a $15,000 or 3.6% increase from October 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
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