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New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota
A new initiative has begun to push for the eradication of property taxes in South Dakota. KOTA reports Abolish Property Taxes South Dakota is circulating a petition that will create a ballot referendum designed to end property taxes in the state. The group will need...
New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota
“To me, this petition is all about freedom,” said Julie Frye-Mueller, a former state senator who is one of the leaders of this initiative. Continue Reading New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota
Redfin to Run Super Bowl Ad Featuring Lady Gaga
Rocket Companies (NYSE: RKT) announced that its Redfin division has teamed with Lady Gaga for its first commercial to be aired during a Super Bowl broadcast. The upcoming 60-second advertisement features the Grammy-winning star reimagining “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”,...
Trump Signs Executive Order to Put Feds in Charge of LA Wildfire Rebuilding
President Donald J. Trump has issued an executive order designed to speed up the reconstruction of properties in the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Canyon areas of Los Angeles County that were destroyed in last year’s wildfires. The executive order, which was signed on...
Half of US Households Experienced Home Insurance Rate Increases
The national average that Americans pay for home insurance is $2,543, according to The State of Home Insurance 2026 report published by Insurance.com. The report found 49% of people received rate increases last year, with 43% stating they did not intend to renew their...
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Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores
The company operates a total of 72 Fresh and Go stores, with most being scheduled for closure on Feb. 1. Continue Reading Amazon to Shut Down Fresh and Go Grocery Stores
Ground Broken on New Orleans Development Featuring 294 Affordable Housing Units
Construction will begin immediately, with substantial completion anticipated in September 2027. Continue Reading Ground Broken on New Orleans Development Featuring 294 Affordable Housing Units
New Data Reports Find Continuation of Mild Home Price Acceleration
Once again, FHFA Director Bill Pulte did not comment on the continued home price acceleration. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Continuation of Mild Home Price Acceleration
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15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
San Antonio led the nation with 730 aborted home-purchase agreements in July, equal to 22.7% of homes that went under contract last month. Continue Reading 15% of Home Purchase Agreements Fell Through in July
Zombie Properties on the Rise
“Vacant and zombie homes can hurt the value of surrounding properties and start a negative spiral in a local housing market,” said Rob Barber, CEO of ATTOM. Continue Reading Zombie Properties on the Rise
Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
Approximately 12,000 SFBFRs were started, down from 25,000 starts in the second quarter of 2024. Continue Reading Single-Family Built-for-Rent Construction Down in Q2
REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
The median sales price in July was $450,000, down 1.1% from June. Continue Reading REMAX: Homes Sales Steady, But Taking Longer to Sell
Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Marcus Lemonis faulted the California business environment for “higher taxes, higher fees, higher wages that many businesses simply cannot sustain.” Continue Reading Revived Bed Bath & Beyond Retail Chain Will Not Open Stores in California
Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
Pulte ignored questions posed to him on X on who authorized an investigation into Cook’s mortgage papers. Continue Reading Report: Trump May Try to Fire Fed Governor Following Mortgage Fraud Accusation
New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
The project is expected to be completed by August 2027. Continue Reading New Joint Venture to Develop Charlotte-Area Townhome Rental Community
ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
ALTA has also updated its Best Practices framework to help title agents better identify emerging versions of these crimes. Continue Reading ALTA Adds Title Insurance Endorsements to Combat Seller Impersonation Fraud
Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO
Brian Cornell became CEO in 2014, the first chief executive to come into the leadership role from outside of the company. Continue Reading Leadership Shake-Up at Target with New CEO