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Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
Chinese Nationals Sue to Block Texas Law Banning Foreign Ownership of Property
Two Chinese citizens have filed a federal lawsuit to block a new Texas law designed to prohibit nationals of several countries from buying or leasing property in the state. The Houston Chronicle reports Peng Wang and Qinlin Li, Chinese nationals with visas, are...
REMAX Teams With Green Bay’s Matthew Golden in New Marketing Campaign
REMAX, a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX), has recruited Green Bay Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden as the subject of its latest marketing campaign. The Denver-based company tapped into comments made by Golden after his selection as a first-round draft...
Prudent Growth Partners Pays $7.25 Million for Atlanta-Area Shopping Center
The North Carolina-based private equity real estate firm Prudent Growth Partners LLC has completed its $7.25 million acquisition of Sugarloaf Village, a 32,000-square-foot shopping center located in the Atlanta suburb of Lawrenceville, Georgia. Built in 2008, the...
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PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
The fund includes investments from PNC and seven other financial services and insurance companies Continue Reading PNC Announces $208 Million Affordable Housing Fund
Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Roughly two-thirds (67%) of baby boomer homeowners have lived in their home for 16-plus years. Continue Reading Survey: One-Third of Baby Boomers Declare They Will Never Sell Their Homes
Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Single-family authorizations in May were at a rate of 898,000, a 2.7% below the revised April figure of 923,000. Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Inch Up, Permits in Decline
Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
The refinance share of mortgage activity increased to 37.3% of total applications from 36.7% in the previous week. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Down by 2.6%
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WP Carey Foundation Commits $25 Million for Arizona State University’s Real Estate Program
The new commitment expands the W. P. Carey Foundation’s gifting to the school to more than $100 million. Continue Reading WP Carey Foundation Commits $25 Million for Arizona State University’s Real Estate Program
Manhattan Office Building Sells in Auction at 97.5% Loss
The property was built in 1963 on the site of the 5,920-seat Roxy Theatre, which was once the world’s largest cinema. Continue Reading Manhattan Office Building Sells in Auction at 97.5% Loss
$4 Billion Settlement Reached in Maui Wildfires Devastation
“This global settlement of over $4 billion will help our people heal,” said Gov. Josh Green. Continue Reading $4 Billion Settlement Reached in Maui Wildfires Devastation
The Urgent Need to Deregulate Housing: John G. Stevens’ Perspective
In a recent article on WRE News titled "Renter Population is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population," I was drawn in by the alarming data. The number of US renter households in the second quarter grew by 1.9% year-over-year, according to a new data report from...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
This week’s Hits and Misses include reckless political talk about housing, Chevron moving its headquarters to Texas and a contaminated school for sale. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of July 29-Aug. 2
Report: Average Commission for Buyer’s Agent is 2.55%
In dollar terms, San Francisco had the highest average commission at $50,734. Continue Reading Report: Average Commission for Buyer’s Agent is 2.55%
Three Investors Plead Guilty in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Each defendant faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. Continue Reading Three Investors Plead Guilty in Real Estate Fraud Scheme
Massachusetts Governor Warns Steward Health Care on Hospital Closings
“I’ve been clear with Steward, they need to stay open for 120 days,” Healey said. Continue Reading Massachusetts Governor Warns Steward Health Care on Hospital Closings
Chevron Relocates HQ from California to Texas
CEO Mike Wirth blamed California’s political climate for driving the company’s headquarters from the state. Continue Reading Chevron Relocates HQ from California to Texas
Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
Nationwide, just over one-third (34.4%) of households are in rental housing. Continue Reading Renter Population Is Growing 3X Faster Than Homeowner Population
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