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New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
R. Scott Hutcheson replaces Thomas Garbutt, who is stepping down after serving as chairman since 2018. Continue Reading New Board Chairman Appointed at QuadReal Property Group
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
The average annual US residential property tax bill was $4,271 in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey. That represented a 4% increase from the previous year. Last year marked the first time...
New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
A Virginia real estate agent who was indicted for construction fraud in July is now facing two additional felony construction fraud charges. Last September, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Amy Argenbright of A&Co 2002 LLC for...
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Vermont homeowners could be facing an average property tax hike of 12% next year based on the projected budgets from two-thirds of the state’s schools. WCAX reports per-pupil spending in Vermont is up by nearly $1,000, a 7% year-over-year increase. If the latest tax...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
The judge ruled prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was not eligible to pursue the case. Continue Reading Judge Dismisses Mortgage Fraud Case Against Letitia James
MBA Chief Calls for Federal Probe into Price Hikes on Credit Reporting Products
Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) President and CEO Bob Broeksmit is calling for a federal investigation into recent price increases for credit reporting products. In a post on LinkedIn, Broeksmit stated, “I was hoping it was April Fool’s Day, but it feels more like...
Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Rep. Byron Donalds has been endorsed for the GOP nomination by Trump. Continue Reading Investor James Fishback Announces Bid for Governor of Florida with Pledge to End Property Taxes
Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
Jennifer Garula-Mers cost EPCAR a total loss of $81,453.92. Continue Reading Ex-Realtor Association CEO Arrested on Grand Theft Charges
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FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Pulte claimed on X that the president was “opportunistically evaluating an offering” that might be conducted “as early as the end of 2025.” Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Pitches Investing in Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Potential IPO
Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
The South Metro Fire Rescue serves nearly 600,000 residents in Arapahoe, Douglas and Jefferson counties. Continue Reading Denver-Area Fire Department Seeks Property Tax Hike to Offset Budget Shortfall
Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
Mayor McCarty wants to see this proposal on the 2026 ballot, Continue Reading Sacramento Mayor Proposes Property Tax Hike to Fund New Housing
12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
The participating religious organizations have a combined total of more than 88 acres of unused property. Continue Reading 12 Religious Groups Chosen for Charlotte’s Faith in Housing Initiative
Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
Pricing for the units begins at $3.3 million. Continue Reading Sales to Begin Next Month at Miami’s New Colette Residences
CoStar’s Matterport 3D Home Tours Removed from Zillow’s Platforms
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has announced that CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) declined to renew its API agreement that enables the use of its Matterport 3D home tour on the Zillow and StreetEasy platforms. Matterport was founded in 2011 and provides a 3D digital twin...
Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
More than one-third (35%) of millennials citing rising housing costs as the biggest obstacle to their retirement readiness. Continue Reading Survey: Most Millennials Feel Financially Squeezed Between Homeownership and Retirement Readiness
Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
The community will include over 650 multifamily units and encompass more than 95 acres of commercial property. Continue Reading Groundbreaking for $36 Million Mixed-Use Development in South Carolina
New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Pre-leasing is set to begin in fall 2026 with apartments ready for residents by late 2026. Continue Reading New 135-Unit Apartment Community Being Built in Twin Cities Metro Area
Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
“We expect that home sales will increase in 2026,” said Mike Fratantoni, MBA’s chief economist. Continue Reading Forecast: Single-Family Mortgage Origination to Reach $2.2 Trillion in 2026
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