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First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
First Community Credit Union (FCCU) has purchased the former Noble Energy Center Two, a Class A Houston office tower, to become the future home of its new corporate headquarters. The 20-story tower was built in 2015 and encompasses approximately 470,623 rentable...
First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
The financial terms of the purchase were not disclosed. Continue Reading First Community Credit Union Acquires Houston Office Tower as New HQ
New York State Raises Property Tax Exemption for Seniors to 65%
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill into law that allows localities to provide seniors with up to a 65% property tax exemption. Legislation S5175A/A3698A replaces the previous 50% maximum percentage of exemption local governments have been able to offer...
Report: Refinance Retention at 3.5-Year High
Refinance retention reached a 3.5-year high (28%) during the third quarter with servicers retaining more than half of borrowers refinancing out of 2024 vintage loans, according to the newly published December 2025 ICE Mortgage Monitor Report. Rate-and-term retention...
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) announced expansion plans for 2026 that will include the creation of roughly 450 new stores. In a statement highlighting its third quarter earnings, the Goodlettsville, Tennessee-headquartered discount retailer declared, “For the...
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Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
“The leaders behind EPIC City have engaged in a radical plot to destroy hundreds of acres of beautiful Texas land and line their own pockets,” said Paxton. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Sues EPIC City Developers for Securities Fraud
Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
The ban follows complaints about a rented-out residence where wild parties disrupted a neighborhood. Continue Reading Connecticut Town Bans Short-Term Airbnb Rentals After Neighbors Complain
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
A residential property tax hike in Boston, an investigation into Bill Pulte, and a surprise squatter in a California homeowner’s residence. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Dec. 1-5
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Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
“Overall, purchase application volume is up 6% compared to last year at this time,” said MBA’s Mike Fratantoni. Continue Reading Mortgage Applications Down, Homeowner Equity Up
Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
Dallas, Austin, San Diego and Houston also have shortages of affordable housing. Continue Reading Report: Las Vegas Has Greatest Shortage of Affordable Housing for Extremely Low-Income Renters
Hawaiian Legislators Consider Redefining ‘Historic Property’
The state’s current definition of “historic property” is entirely age-focused. Continue Reading Hawaiian Legislators Consider Redefining ‘Historic Property’
California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
The statewide median home price of $829,060 represented a 1.2% drop from January’s $838,850 price. Continue Reading California Records Highest Home Sales in Over 2 Years
14,500-Seat NWSL Stadium Announced for Denver
The venue is scheduled to open in the spring of 2028. Continue Reading 14,500-Seat NWSL Stadium Announced for Denver
HUD Secretary Turner Would Like to Move Agency from HQ Building
The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. Continue Reading HUD Secretary Turner Would Like to Move Agency from HQ Building
Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First Philippines Office
The new Philippines Sotheby’s International Realty is headquartered in Makati, the nation’s financial and commercial hub. Continue Reading Sotheby’s International Realty Opens First Philippines Office
Ryan Serhant Opens Arizona Office, His First Outside of East Coast
Serhant, whose company operates in nine East Coast states, Continue Reading Ryan Serhant Opens Arizona Office, His First Outside of East Coast
A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Save the CDFI Fund from Trump’s Chopping Block
This federal entity has no history of fraud or waste. Continue Reading A Phil Hall Op-Ed: Save the CDFI Fund from Trump’s Chopping Block