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WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
The four-story building, nicknamed “Titan Towers,” was constructed in 1981 on a parcel just off I-95. Continue Reading WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
The four-story building, nicknamed “Titan Towers,” was constructed in 1981 on a parcel just off I-95. Continue Reading WWE’s Former HQ Approved for Conversion into Apartment Complex
Report: Average Buyer’s Agent Commission Up Slightly Since New NAR Rules
The average buyer’s agent commission during the third quarter was 2.42%, up from 2.36% one year earlier, while commissions were virtually flat compared to the previous quarter. According to a new data report from Redfin, commissions are at roughly the same level they...
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...
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Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
If the latest tax hike goes into effect, homeowners in the Green Mountain State will have shouldered a 41% rise in property taxes over the past five years. Continue Reading Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Report: Trump to Profit from Proposed NYC Casino
The Gaming Commission estimated the new casinos could generate $7 billion in gambling revenues for the state from 2027 to 2036. Continue Reading Report: Trump to Profit from Proposed NYC Casino
New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
West purchased the property in 2021 for $57 million but left it unfinished after a highly publicized but ill-fated renovation project. Continue Reading New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
Germany was the only EU country where tenants (53% of the population) were in greater numbers than homeowners. Continue Reading More Than Two-Thirds of EU Households are Homeowners
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Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
Reagan and Gorbachev met for the first time at Villa Fleur d’Eau, which many historians pegged as the beginning of the end of the Cold War. Continue Reading Swiss Mansion That Hosted 1985 Reagan-Gorbachev Summit Up for Auction
Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
Pulte did not elaborate what duties Benson will be handling at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Former Fannie Mae President David Benson Returns as Senior Adviser
$60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
The PGP offers up to a 5:1 match of member contributions up to $25,000 per FHLBank Dallas member. Continue Reading $60,000 FHLBank Dallas Grant to Support Affordable Housing Initiatives in New Orleans
Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
The company added that NV REIT is actively pursuing additional UPREIT and direct acquisitions across the Sunbelt and Mountain West Continue Reading Neighborhood Ventures Acquires 24-Unit Arizona Multifamily Property via UPREIT Exchange
Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
The Fed warned that “uncertainty about the economic outlook remains elevated.” Continue Reading Federal Reserve Cuts Rates Again
Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Month-over-month and year-over-year pending home sales were up in the Northeast and South but declined in the Midwest and West. Continue Reading Pending Home Sales Flat in September
Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
“Builders are hesitant to start new projects because in today’s buyer’s market, it doesn’t make financial sense,” said Jesse Landin, a Redfin Premier agent in San Antonio. Continue Reading Report: Sales of Newly Built Homes at 4-Year Low
Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
The Refinance Index increased by 9% and was also 111% higher than the same week one year ago. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Rebounds After 4 Weeks in Decline
Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Eliminates Nearly All Property Taxes
The bill is now before the Select Committee on Property Taxes. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Introduces Bill That Eliminates Nearly All Property Taxes
Mortgage Cadence Acquired by Enterprise Software Group PartnerOne
The terms of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Mortgage Cadence Acquired by Enterprise Software Group PartnerOne
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