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Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
More than 70% of Boston’s $4.6 billion budget comes from property taxes, primarily from commercial real estate. Continue Reading Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Gov. Pritzker to Bears: Pay for Soldier Field Renovations Before Moving to New Stadium
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is posting a bill collection notice in front of the Chicago Bears’ plans to relocate to a new stadium. WBBM reports the team’s announcement that it would leave its longtime home at Chicago’s historic Soldier Field for a new domed venue to be...
Ohio Lawmakers Offer Bill to Prevent Foreclosure on Senior Homeowners
A new bill being prepared for consideration by the Ohio legislature seeks to prevent senior homeowners from being foreclosed upon due to delinquent property taxes. State Reps. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) and Adam Mathews (R-Lebanon) introduced the Senior Protection...
Opendoor Names Kaz Nejatian as New CEO
Opendoor Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: OPEN), a San Francisco-based e-commerce platform for residential real estate transactions, announced the appointment of Kaz Nejatian as CEO and a member of the board of directors. He replaces Carrie Wheeler, who stepped down last...
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Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
The company plans to create four additional communities across Salt Lake, Utah, and Wasatch counties. Continue Reading Tri Pointe Homes Opens First Community in Utah
CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month
July’s overall delinquent balance was $43.3 billion, and the outstanding balance was $598.9 billion. Continue Reading CMBS Delinquency Rate Rises for Fifth Straight Month
Survey: One-Third of Americans Have No Problems Lying on Credit Applications
On the flip side, Americans expect robust fraud protection that ensures their personal data is not compromised on fraudulent credit applications. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Americans Have No Problems Lying on Credit Applications
Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
Stellar MLS serves over 84,000 customers and supports real estate agents and brokers across 21 realtor associations in Central and Southwest Florida and Puerto Rico. Continue Reading Leadership Change Announced for Stellar MLS
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New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
Politicians could face fines or criminal charges if they fail to make full disclosures. Continue Reading New Rule Forces Texas Politicians to Disclose Property Ownership Activities
European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates
The European Central Bank, Swiss National Bank and Bank of Canada each reduced rates. Continue Reading European, Swiss and Canadian Central Banks Cut Rates
Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Sun Belt markets saw the most significant declines in median rents, led by Austin (-12.4%), Tampa (-11.3%) and Raleigh (-8.4%). Continue Reading Asking Rents Fall to Lowest Level Since March 2022
Study: Most Americans Want to Age in Their Current Homes
The majority of Americans ages 50 and older want to remain in their current homes as they age, but nearly half expect to relocate due to rising housing costs, according to AARP's 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey. The new survey polled 3,090 adults from June...
William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
The brokerage was founded in 1992 as Lucille Jordan Associates. Continue Reading William Raveis Acquires Nantucket Brokerage
HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
HUD said the project is designed to improve construction efficiency, ease of assembly, and sustainability. Continue Reading HUD Awards $400,000 Grant to West Virginia University for Housing Construction Research
The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
The brothers have denied the charges leveled against them. Continue Reading The Alexander Brothers, Top Real Estate Brokers, Arrested in Miami
Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Musk is reportedly considering the purchase of a penthouse in The Bristol, a luxury building in Palm Beach. Continue Reading Report: Elon Musk Eyeing Luxury Penthouse Near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago
Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
The initial agreement included the offloading of 413 locations to C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC. Continue Reading Albertsons Ends Merger Deal and Sues Kroger
Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
The Refinance Index enjoyed a 27% bump-up from the previous week and was 42% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Refinance Surge Drives Up Mortgage Applications
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