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Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Steve Bakke Named EVP/CFO at Postal Realty Trust
Postal Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE: PSTL), a real estate investment trust that owns and manages over 2,200 properties leased primarily to the US Postal Service, announced the appointment of Steve Bakke as executive vice president, chief financial officer and the...
$48 Million Beverly Hills Estate Topped August’s List of Most Expensive Home Sales
The $48 million price tag on the Beverly Hills estate previously owned by billionaire real estate magnate and 2022 Los Angeles mayoral candidate Rick Caruso topped the list of the most expensive home sales during August, according to a new report from Redfin. Two of...
Mortgage Delinquency Rate Up During August
The national mortgage delinquency rate rose by 16 basis points (bps) in August to 3.43%, a 10-bps year-over-year upswing. According to data from ICE Mortgage Technology, August’s rise follows delinquency rate declines from June and July. FHA loans recorded the largest...
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HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
The policy aligns with President Trump’s executive order in March that makes English the nation’s official language. Continue Reading HUD Initiates English-Only Policy for Department Services
Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Average hourly earnings for residential building workers rose to $39.35 in June, up 3.5% increase from the $38.02 level recorded one year ago. Continue Reading Report: Residential Building Worker Wage Growth Slowed in Q2
Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
The relocation will be funded privately, and the royal couple will pay market rent on the property. Continue Reading Prince and Princess of Wales Moving to New ‘Forever Home’
Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
37% of builders reported cutting prices in August, down from 38% in July. Continue Reading Builders Continue to Have Little Confidence in the Housing Market
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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
Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
The Executive Order required developers adhere to “high labor standards, promoting positive labor-management relations, and paying workers prevailing wages.” Continue Reading Biden Signs Executive Order on Creating New AI Data Centers
Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City
The Browns did not publicly comment on the lawsuit. Continue Reading Cleveland Sues Browns, Claiming Law Violation Over Plans to Relocate from City
Survey: Ontario Residents Remain Pessimistic About Becoming Homeowners
75% strongly supported reducing municipal development charges. Continue Reading Survey: Ontario Residents Remain Pessimistic About Becoming Homeowners
NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
NAR said Grasso will spearhead efforts “to deepen engagement with state and local associations.” Continue Reading NAR Creates New SVP for Industry Relations Position
Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Newsom’s office acknowledged the executive order is modeled on a similar order issued by Hawaii Governor Josh Green. Continue Reading Newsom Signs Order to Stop Predatory Land Speculation in Fire-Damaged Areas
Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
Paul was initially indicted in June 2023 on eight counts of bank fraud. Continue Reading Texas Developer Nate Paul Ends Fraud Case with Guilty Plea
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