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Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
The property tax savings are complemented by the State of Wisconsin’s sales tax exemption on the construction of qualified data centers. Continue Reading Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
The property tax savings are complemented by the State of Wisconsin’s sales tax exemption on the construction of qualified data centers. Continue Reading Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
Refinancing Fuels Upswing in Mortgage Application Activity
Mortgage application activity revved up for the week ending June 27 thanks to an increased level of refinancing, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The Market Composite Index, the MBA’s measure of mortgage loan application volume, increased...
New Oregon Agency to Bolster State’s Housing Production
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has launched the Housing Accountability and Production Office (HAPO) to address the state’s housing shortage. HAPO was created last year through Senate Bill 1537 and will investigate complaints of non-compliance and work with local governments...
Florida Man Sentenced for Hijacking Company’s Control to Commit Real Estate Fraud Scams
A Florida scammer was sentenced to 18 years in prison followed by 12 years of probation for hijacking control of a company to commit multiple incidents involving deed theft and loan fraud. According to the charges brought against him, Robert Houston fraudulently...
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Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
The investment increases Pershing’s stake in Howard Hughes to 46.9% from its current 37.6%. Continue Reading Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square Invests $900 Million for More Control of Howard Hughes Holdings
Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida
“Our vision is to modernize the homebuying process and make it more affordable by putting buyers in control,” said CEO Arman Jahaverian Continue Reading Homa, a New AI-Powered Homebuying Platform, Debuts in Florida
Survey: 43% of Canadian Homeowners Needed Family Assistance to Buy Their Property
The survey found half (50%) of its respondents saying that homeownership is less attainable than it was 12 months ago. Continue Reading Survey: 43% of Canadian Homeowners Needed Family Assistance to Buy Their Property
North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
The bill more than triples the state’s existing primary residence property tax credit from $500 per year to $1,600 per year. Continue Reading North Dakota Governor Signs ‘Historic’ Property Tax Bill
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National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
“It’s far past time to remove politics from housing and help America’s renters,” the group said. Continue Reading National Apartment Association Pushes Back on Biden’s Remarks About Rental Housing
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
This week’s Hits and Misses includes a new scholarship program for aspiring teen real estate professionals and a housing finance agency in turmoil. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of May 27-31
Report: Developers Quietly Buying Up Land for Proposed Texas Baseball Stadium
Weston Urban has either purchased or leased at least 19 acres spanning several blocks in the city’s downtown. Continue Reading Report: Developers Quietly Buying Up Land for Proposed Texas Baseball Stadium
Global Analyst Poll Predicts Continued Evaporation of Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
The world’s major economies will continue to face rising house prices and diminished affordable homeownership opportunities in the near future, according to a Reuters poll of roughly 100 property analysts in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Germany, India, Australia and...
GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
GO Mortgage CEO Michael Isaacs will become the chief executive of the combined company. Continue Reading GO Mortgage and PacRes Mortgage Announce Merger
Dollar Tree Acquires 170 Locations from Bankrupt 99 Cents Only Stores
99 Cents Only Stores was operating 377 real estate assets at the time of its bankruptcy filing last month. Continue Reading Dollar Tree Acquires 170 Locations from Bankrupt 99 Cents Only Stores
More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
“The uptick in tenure is beneficial for renters and their landlords,” said Redfin Senior Economist Sheharyar Bokhari. Continue Reading More Renters Are Staying Put Longer
Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
Baby boomers were the least likely to comparison shop (28%) while millennials were most likely. Continue Reading Most Homebuyers Are Not Shopping Around for a Mortgage
One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
Most Canadians believe lower interest rates will make it more affordable for covering mortgage costs. Continue Reading One-Third of Canadians Predict Bank of Canada Rate Cut Next Week
Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
Residents in the new development will be able to rent one- or two-bedroom units. Continue Reading Groundbreaking at Austin-Area Micro-Home Rental Community
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