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Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
A new survey of Montana voters found an overwhelming lack of support for replacing property taxes with a new statewide sales tax. The survey, conducted by Montana Free Press and the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University found 48% of respondents stating...
Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
Montana is one of five states without a statewide sales tax. Continue Reading Survey: Most Montana Voters Oppose Substituting Property Taxes with a Statewide Sales Tax
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
As the year-end giving season kicks into gear, WalletHub has published this year’s edition of its Neediest Cities in America report. WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across 28 key metrics – including child and adult poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, the...
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
Builder confidence ended the year on an uptick, but was still deep in negative territory. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) for December inched up one point to a reading of 39, well below the breakeven point of 50....
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
The total number of home sales recorded in November over Canadian MLS Systems declined 0.6% from the prior month and were down by 10.7% from November 2024, according to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). There were 173,000 properties listed for...
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Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
Houses of worship are very special pieces of real estate, and violence against these buildings and the people within them has become too commonplace. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: It Can’t Happen Here, Can It?
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NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
NAHREP called for “the force of law” to ensure fair access to property information. Continue Reading NAHREP: Housing Market ‘Threatened’ by Private Listings
Bill Cosby Lists NYC Townhouse in Foreclosure Battle for $7 Million
A New York City townhouse owned by disgraced comedian Bill Cosby has been listed for $7 million, even though the property is at the center of a foreclosure fight. The New York Post reports Cosby put the four-story, 5,000-square-foot property on the market four months...
Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Pritsaw joins Clarion from the investment firm Pretium, where he served as senior managing director. Continue Reading Josh Pristaw Named President at Clarion Partners
Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.83% as of April 17, up from last week when it averaged 6.62%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take an Upswing
Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
“Powell’s termination cannot come fast enough!” said the president. Continue Reading Trump Calls for ‘Termination’ of Powell’s Fed Leadership
Housing Starts Dropped in March
Single-family housing completions in March were at a rate of 1.029 million, up by 0.9% from the revised February rate of 1,020 million. Continue Reading Housing Starts Dropped in March
European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
The ECB noted that “the disinflation process is well on track” but warned about challenges ahead. Continue Reading European Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points
Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
The 10 states with the highest effective tax rates in 2024 were all in the Northeast and middle of the country. Continue Reading Average Property Tax on Single-Family Home Up 2.7% in 2024
Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell
Active listings hit the highest level in five years in March via a 0.1% month-over-month uptick. Continue Reading Report: Homes Are Taking Longer to Sell