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Rep. Donalds: Florida Property Tax Relief Would Be ‘Day 1’ Focus as Governor
Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has pledged that if Gov. Ron DeSantis fails to repeal property taxes in his final months as governor, then he will finish that job if he is elected as DeSantis’ successor. DeSantis has repeatedly called for the abolishment of homestead...
Rep. Donalds: Florida Property Tax Relief Would Be ‘Day 1’ Focus as Governor
Gov. DeSantis has repeatedly called for the abolishment of homestead property taxes. Continue Reading Rep. Donalds: Florida Property Tax Relief Would Be ‘Day 1’ Focus as Governor
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Mortgage rates climbed in the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.65%. The 15-year...
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
The US Senate voted 89-10 to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a bipartisan bill designed to address the challenges facing the housing market. However, leaders within the housing industry offered a mixed response to the bill's contents and goals. The 303-page...
Pass the Cheesecake, Rose! More People Over 65 Now Living in Roommate Settings
It seems the housing market is starting to resemble a “Golden Girls” episode as the rising costs of housing has fueled a growing trend of people over 65 living in roommate settings. According to a data report from the roommate connection platform SpareRoom, while the...
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Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
One in every 3,701 housing units had a foreclosure filing in February. Continue Reading Foreclosure Starts Surged by 14% Year-Over-Year
Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
Tyra Foxx will be sentenced on May 11. Continue Reading Oregon Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty for Role in Illegal Marijuana Scheme
Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
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Tavros Closes on $143 Million Purchase on 1-Acre Lower Manhattan Parcel
The property last changed hands in 2018 when it was purchased for $180 million by the Howard Hughes Corp. Continue Reading Tavros Closes on $143 Million Purchase on 1-Acre Lower Manhattan Parcel
New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
Some plans include areas for outdoor living, water features, and Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) for additional space. Continue Reading New Catalog Offers 30 Passive House Designs
House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
The bill did not include President Trump’s focus to restrict institutional investors from buying single-family houses. Continue Reading House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill
Tennessee Realtors Join Push for Amendment to Ban Potential for Statewide Property Tax
“The Tennessee Realtors are looking forward to talking with voters about the importance of banning a statewide property tax,” said Chris Garrett, president of Tennessee Realtors. Continue Reading Tennessee Realtors Join Push for Amendment to Ban Potential for Statewide Property Tax
Florida Community Loan Fund to Deploy $260 Million to Support Low-Income Individuals and Neighborhoods
FCLF is a certified community development financial institution. Continue Reading Florida Community Loan Fund to Deploy $260 Million to Support Low-Income Individuals and Neighborhoods
Connecticut Theater Shuttered for 52 Years is Sold for $250,000
The new owner plans to renovate the space into an entertainment and music venue, with a reopening planned for 2027. Continue Reading Connecticut Theater Shuttered for 52 Years is Sold for $250,000
Kroger Taps Walmart Executive as New CEO
Foran was previously CEO of the US division of Walmart and earlier in his career he was CEO of Air New Zealand. Continue Reading Kroger Taps Walmart Executive as New CEO
Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
A retail purchasing surcharge would replace the property taxes as a revenue source. Continue Reading Kansas Senate Considers Ending the State’s Property Taxes
For Sale: Abandoned Spanish Village at Discounted Price
The village consists of 10 stone houses in various states of dilapidation located in Galicia’s Costa da Morte. Continue Reading For Sale: Abandoned Spanish Village at Discounted Price