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Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Mortgage Credit Availability Edged Up in September
Mortgage credit availability inched up in September, according to the latest Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI) report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MCAI rose by 0.4% to 104.4 in September; the index was benchmarked to 100 in March 2012. The...
Syracuse University Launches Master of Science Real Estate Program
Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management is rolling out a new Master of Science real estate program that will debut in the fall 2026 semester. The one-year, on-campus program can be completed in one calendar year, with flexibility for students who prefer a...
Arrest Made in Connection with California’s Deadly Palisades Fire
The US Department of Justice announced the arrest of a suspect on a federal criminal complaint charging him with maliciously starting January’s Palisades Fire that destroyed 6,837 structures and resulted in 12 deaths. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, who also goes by...
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Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
Marco Giovanni Santarelli is charged with one count of wire fraud. Continue Reading Private Equity Fund CEO Charged with Real Estate Investing Fraud
5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
National Multifamily Corp. President Matt Cawley represented the seller, BPC Capital Management LLC, and procured the buyer, BBB Investors LLC. Continue Reading 5-Unit, 125-Year-Old Connecticut Multifamily Property Sells for $1.7 Million
Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
The administration’s attorneys claim that Cook’s alleged action “indisputably calls into question Cook’s trustworthiness and whether she can be a responsible steward of the interest rates and economy.” Continue Reading Trump Seeks Appeals Court to Enable Firing of Lisa Cook by Monday
Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
“The delinquency rate for commercial mortgages increased in the second quarter of 2025 across most major capital sources,” said MBA’s Reggie Booker. Continue Reading Commercial Mortgage Delinquencies Up During Q2
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Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
“Falling mortgage rates could give the housing market a boost this spring,” said Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales in Mid-Atlantic Region Up by Nearly 40%
Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
The portfolio consists of 25 Class A buildings totaling 6 million square feet. Continue Reading Blackstone Acquires Texas Industrial Portfolio for $718 Million
DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
The company added that pricing on the lots begin in the high $300,000s. Continue Reading DR Horton Begins Pre-Selling New Community in Texas
Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
The property is 100% leased on a short-term basis. Continue Reading Terreno Realty Corporation Acquires Washington Industrial Property for $9.3 Million
Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
John Dorman, chairman of the board, has been appointed interim CEO. Continue Reading Shane Paladin Out as SmartRent Chief Executive After Two Months
30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
The 15-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 5.82%, unchanged from last week. Continue Reading 30-Year Fixed-Rate Mortgage Down for 12th Straight Week
Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Lenders repossessed 9,691 properties through foreclosure (REO) in first quarter. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up During Q1
Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
In addition to his prison sentence, Sannikov must pay $2.19 million in remaining restitution to four victims. Continue Reading Chicago Real Estate Broker Sentenced for $3 Million Investor Fraud
St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Edward James Mitchell Jr. is scheduled to be sentenced on July 8. Continue Reading St. Louis Man Pleads Guilty to Mortgage Fraud Scams
Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
“Without a doubt, if this property tax goes into effect, many will be forced to foreclose on their homes,” said the Washington State Republican Party. Continue Reading Washington State Lawmakers Consider Bill to Raise Property Tax Cap
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