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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
Multifamily Mortgage Lending Up 17%
A total of $288.7 billion in new mortgages for multifamily properties with five or more units was originated in 2024, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). This represented a 17% year-over-year increase. While the MBA tracked 2,463 different...
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Bill Pulte and the Truth
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: On Feb. 9, 1950, the Republican Women's Club of Wheeling, West Virginia, invited Sen. Joseph McCarthy of Wisconsin to provide the keynote speech for its Lincoln Day event. McCarthy shocked his audience – and, quickly afterwards, the nation – when he...
Compass Announces Addition of Colorado Home Realty
Compass Inc. (NYSE: COMP) announced the addition of Colorado Home Realty (CHR), an independent brokerage based in Littleton, Colorado. Founded in 2005, CHR closed $617.2 million in sales volume during 2024. In announcing his company’s next chapter, CHR CEO Matt Hudson...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
The state’s home prices were up for the 23rd straight month. Continue Reading New York State Housing Inventory Expands to Nearly a 3-Year High
Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
ByteFederal is also teaming with OPISAS, an international real estate firm, to enable cryptocurrency purchases in Florida by foreign investors. Continue Reading Pilot Program to Enable Bitcoin Purchases of New Florida Construction Properties
Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
This marked the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year price increases. Continue Reading Existing Home Sales Down, Median Home Price at New High
Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
The FHA share of total applications decreased to 18.7% from 19% the week prior. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Inches Up Again
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New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike
Senior mayoral adviser Jason Lee said Johnson was willing to back “number of” revenue options in lieu of increasing property taxes. Continue Reading New Effort Seeks to Redirect Chicago Mayor’s $300 Million Property Tax Hike
Todd Meredith Steps Down as Healthcare Realty Trust’s Chief Executive
The board has appointed Constance “Connie” Moore as interim president and CEO. Continue Reading Todd Meredith Steps Down as Healthcare Realty Trust’s Chief Executive
Achieve Expands HELOC Program Parameters
The company stated it has helped nearly 20,000 homeowners access over $1 billion in home equity since 2019. Continue Reading Achieve Expands HELOC Program Parameters
UK’s Curzon Cinema Chain Sold in Foreclosure Auction
Fortress was the sole bidder for the Curzon assets. Continue Reading UK’s Curzon Cinema Chain Sold in Foreclosure Auction
Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
Wallace previously served as CEO of Haven Servicing. Continue Reading Daniel Wallace Named Chief Operating Officer at Maxex
Preparing for 2025: How Real Estate Agents Can Build Lasting Client Relationships and Drive Success Year-Round
Publisher John G. Stevens offers business strengthening strategies for the coming year. Continue Reading Preparing for 2025: How Real Estate Agents Can Build Lasting Client Relationships and Drive Success Year-Round
Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
“It’s very rare to see this kind of home on the market,” said listing agent David Matthys of Re/Max Dynamic Properties. Continue Reading Alaska’s Record-Breaking $15 Million Listing Features Hangar for Five Planes
California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Already on the team is Phil Hawkins, who joined CAR as CEO and state secretary in September. Continue Reading California Association of Realtors Installs 2025 Leadership Team
Mexico Sets Affordable Housing Goals of 1 Million New Homes and Zero-Interest Mortgages
The zero-interest mortgages will be 30-year loans aimed at qualified borrowers within Mexico’s underserved homeownership communities. Continue Reading Mexico Sets Affordable Housing Goals of 1 Million New Homes and Zero-Interest Mortgages
St. Kitts and Nevis Lowers Real Estate Investment Level in Citizenship by Investment Program
The 25% reduction will enable citizenship tied to condo and home purchases. Continue Reading St. Kitts and Nevis Lowers Real Estate Investment Level in Citizenship by Investment Program
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