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Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Ex-Pennsylvania Township Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Property Taxes
The former tax collector for a Pennsylvania township pleaded guilty to embezzling property taxes. Karen McGinnis was the tax collector for Fairview Township from March 2023 through last January. In her job, she was responsible for collecting property taxes, including...
Ex-Calgary Realtor Behind Ponzi Scheme Banned from Alberta’s Real Estate Industry
A former Calgary realtor who acknowledged running a Ponzi scheme that defrauded dozens of people out of more than $3.5 million has been banned for life from working in Alberta’s real estate industry. The Calgary Herald reports Eric Drinkwater received his permanent...
Virginia Home Sales Hold Steady Amid Surge in New Listings
A total of 9,423 homes were sold statewide in Virginia during August just 15 more than one year before, marking a scant 0.2% uptick. According to data from Virginia Realtors, August also saw 24,606 active listings statewide, a 26.2% surge from last year. Nearly 13,000...
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Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $376,077 in June to $372,745 in July. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications for New Home Purchases Surged in July
Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
The Browns planned to begin construction on the new stadium early next year. Continue Reading Permit for New Cleveland Browns Stadium Rejected Due to Airport Proximity
Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
The government has begun using an electronic listing verification system designed to affirm the identity and authorization of listing owners. Continue Reading Turkish Government Begins Crackdown on Fake Real Estate Listings
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
The Treasury Secretary makes and rescinds demands, Playboy moves its headquarters out of Los Angeles, and New York City’s worst hotel closes. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 11-15
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A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
The acquisition expands A&D’s broker network to more than 8,500 partners. Continue Reading A&D Mortgage Acquires Wholesale Mortgage Origination Business from Mr. Cooper
Seafood Restaurant Chain Captain D’s Expanding to the UK Market
Captain D’s was founded in 1969 and operates more than 530 restaurants in 23 states. Continue Reading Seafood Restaurant Chain Captain D’s Expanding to the UK Market
California Realtors Donate $600,000 to Wildfire Relief Funds
“Our hearts and thoughts are with all those impacted by these devastating wildfires,” said CAR President Heather Ozur. Continue Reading California Realtors Donate $600,000 to Wildfire Relief Funds
Trump Nominates Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
Pulte is the CEO of Pulte Capital Partners and has gained prominence for his philanthropic endeavors on X. Continue Reading Trump Nominates Bill Pulte to Become FHFA Director
Builder Confidence Inches Up
The latest HMI survey also found 30% of builders cut home prices in January, with an average price reduction of 5%. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up
Canadian Housing Starts Up 2% During 2024
The vast majority of housing starts (245,120) were in markets with populations of 10,000 and greater. Continue Reading Canadian Housing Starts Up 2% During 2024
FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
Green Mirage has impersonated over 400 mortgage institutions and caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of losses to deceived homeowners. Continue Reading FCC Warns Against Fraudulent Mortgage Calling Campaign
CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
More than 400,000 homes may be underinsured for flooding events in the southeast and central southwestern parts of the country. Continue Reading CFPB: Homeowners Near Rivers and Creeks More Likely to be Underinsured Against Flooding
Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Mortgage rates ticked up for the fifth consecutive week. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Break Past 7% Level
Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
ATTOM also noted there were 28,632 properties with foreclosure filings during December. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Down 10% During 2024
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