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Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Tenants’ Rights Group Organization Seeks Rent Freeze in Quebec
An organization representing more than 60 tenants’ rights groups in Quebec has presented a 15,000-signature petition to provincial leaders calling for an immediate rent freeze. The petition presented to the Quebec’s National Assembly by Regroupement des comités...
Report: 1 in 3 Homes Bought in All-Cash Sales During First Half of 2025
Nearly one in three homes sold in the first half of this year were purchased in all-cash transactions, according to a new data report from Realtor.com. Nationwide, 32.8% of home sales in the first year’s first six months were all-cash transactions, down slightly from...
California’s State-Run Property Insurance Program Proposes 36% Rate Hike
The California FAIR Plan, the state-run fire insurance program for property owners who cannot secure private market insurance, has proposed hiking home insurance rates by an average of 35.8% starting next spring. The San Francisco Chronicle reports that if the request...
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Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
There were 6,000 sales in August across the Philadelphia metro area, a 1.7% drop from last August. Continue Reading Bright MLS: Mid-Atlantic Home Sales Down in August
TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
The report found more than half of renters (57%) are more likely to rent from a property manager who reports payments. Continue Reading TransUnion: More People Sharing Rent Payment Data with Credit Reporting Agencies
Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
The proposed rule is now open to a 60-day comment period, with input welcomed from the public. Continue Reading Interior Dept. Proposes Junking Biden-Era Conservation Rule on Public Lands
MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
The SMART Doc V3 Verifiable Profile allows document data to travel with the PDF and then be automatically verified with the document image. Continue Reading MISMO Publishes Standard for Electronic HELOCs
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Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
The property is currently 70% occupied, which the company noted was below the submarket average of 98%. Continue Reading Turnbridge Equities Acquires LA Industrial Park for $28 Million
Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
Alvarado first joined Newmark in 2015 as executive vice president and Boston market leader. Continue Reading Newmark Promotes Lou Alvarado to Chief Operating Officer
New Task Force to Investigate Potential Fraud in Addressing LA-Area Homelessness
US Attorney Bill Essayli has launched the Homelessness Fraud and Corruption Task Force to investigate fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption involving funds allocated for addressing homelessness in the seven counties within the jurisdiction of the Central District of...
Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike
Acting Mayor Scanlon insisted the 8% property tax levy increase will generate around $13.7 million. Continue Reading Buffalo Homeowners Face Prospect of 8% Property Tax Hike
Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
The new $1,000 award aims to support undergraduate students pursuing careers in real estate. Continue Reading Los Angeles Developer Creates Scholarship for Aspiring Real Estate Professionals
Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
It is also unclear what, if any, role the Department of Government Efficiency played in identifying the alleged fraud. Continue Reading Over 100 Fannie Mae Workers Fired Over ‘Unethical Conduct’
FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
The extensions are designed to assist households in devastated areas across Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Continue Reading FHA Extends Foreclosure Moratoriums in Hurricane Impacted Areas
Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Since 2022, non-catastrophic wind/hail roof claims increased from 17% to 25%. Continue Reading Report: Roof Repair Costs at $31 Billion in 2024
Foundational Builders Corporation Expanding to Arizona and Florida
The company appointed Joe El Rady as chief financial officer. Continue Reading Foundational Builders Corporation Expanding to Arizona and Florida
HomeLife Realty Services Rolls Out Cash Back Program
Buyers and sellers will receive a suggested 5% cash back from a participating agent’s share of the commission. Continue Reading HomeLife Realty Services Rolls Out Cash Back Program
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