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South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
“It’s important that the relief is fiscally responsible,” said Dusty Johnson. Continue Reading South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
“It’s important that the relief is fiscally responsible,” said Dusty Johnson. Continue Reading South Dakota Candidate for Governor Proposes 2-Year Property Tax Waiver for First-Time Homebuyers
HUD Report Uncovers More Than $5 Billion in Biden-Era Potential Payment Errors
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its Fiscal Year 2025 Agency Financial Report to Congress this week, highlighting what the department defined as “significant misuse of taxpayer funds under the Biden administration including potential...
Mamdani Focuses on Housing During First Day as NYC Mayor
Zohran Mamdani used his first day as Mayor of New York City to begin implementing parts of his campaign agenda on rental housing. The New York Times reports Mamdani made his first visit as the newly inaugurated mayor to a rent-stabilized building in the Flatbush...
White House Cancels Lease Deal for DC Public Golf Courses
The Trump administration has terminated the federal government’s lease agreement with the nonprofit National Links Trust (NLT) for three public golf courses in Washington, DC. The lease took effect in October 2020 and was designed to run 50 years, with the NLT tasked...
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Ralph O. McDaniel, Prominent Figure in Arkansas Real Estate, Dies at 82
McDaniel served as president of the Little Rock Realtors Association in 1988. Continue Reading Ralph O. McDaniel, Prominent Figure in Arkansas Real Estate, Dies at 82
4 Northeast Governors Demand Briefing on Why Trump Suspended Offshore Wind Projects
The governors also warned the suspension order contradicted the Trump administration’s dual missions for achieving energy independence and creating jobs. Continue Reading 4 Northeast Governors Demand Briefing on Why Trump Suspended Offshore Wind Projects
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
A look back at the year in real estate news. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Year of 2025
White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
The nonprofit National Trust for Historic Preservation has filed a lawsuit to stop the ballroom’s construction. Continue Reading White House to Provide Update on East Wing Ballroom Plans in January Hearing
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$30 Million Sale Sets New Record for Georgia’s Housing Market
Georgia’s housing market saw a new record sale with a Sea Island mansion changing hands for $30 million. The Wall Street Journal reports the 2.32-acre property known as Entelechy II was designed by the late Atlanta architect and developer John Portman. The property...
CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
“CoStar is focused on a fast, fair decision to remedy Zillow’s mass infringement of nearly 50,000 images,” said general counsel Gene Boxer. Continue Reading CoStar Group Approves Zillow Request to Move Copyright Infringement Trial to Seattle Court
Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
“This is a waste of time to come here,” said activist Marvin Dunn after the vote. Continue Reading Miami Dade College Reapproves Land Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
McKinstray most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at WK Kellogg. Continue Reading Dave McKinstray to Become SVP and CFO at Champion Homes
Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
The university cannot receive public funding for this endeavor unless it specifically requests an appropriation from the state. Continue Reading Michigan State University Launches $1 Billion Initiative to Upgrade Athletic Facilities
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
Among the federal programs, the FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.3% from 18.8% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
FICO announced the news in a corporate blog post; the FHFA has yet to make a formal announcement. Continue Reading FHFA Gives Green Light for Use of FICO 10T Score Data
Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
Newmark Group Inc. served as exclusive advisor to Scholastic Corporation on both sale-leaseback transactions Continue Reading Children’s Publisher Scholastic Corporation Sells Real Estate Assets
HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The winner of this year’s sweepstakes will receive the keys to the home, which spans more than 3,000 square feet and includes three bedrooms and three-and-a-half-bathrooms. Continue Reading HGTV Unveils Grand Prize in 2026 Dream Home Sweepstakes
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
Homeowners in West Virginia paid the lowest average total real estate taxes at $1,044. Continue Reading The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
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