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Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
Vermont Governor Seeks to Use State Surplus Revenue to Cut Proposed Property Tax Hike
Vermont Gov. Phil Scott is seeking to use surplus state funds to reduce a projected 12% property tax hike slated for 2026, but the Republican governor is getting pushback from some Democratic legislators over his plan. Vermont Public reports Scott’s administration...
15% of Home Purchase Agreements Canceled During October
Roughly 53,000 home purchase agreements were canceled in October, equal to 15.1% of homes that went under contract that month. According to a new data report from Redfin, the share of canceled deals was up from the 14.3% level in October 2024. The report is based on...
Toronto Home Sales and Prices Down in November
A total of 5,010 home sales were transacted through the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) MLS System in November, down by 15.8% from one year earlier. New listings entered into the MLS System amounted to 11,134, a 4% year-over-year decline. On a seasonally...
Boston Mayor Says Residential Property Taxes Rising 13% in 2026
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has warned the city’s homeowners could face a 13% spike in property taxes beginning in January, an increase of $780 for the average homeowner. WBUR reports the increase in residential property taxes is occurring while the city’s commercial...
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Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
The median sales price for homes sold hit $426,000, up 7.85% from October 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Up 10.73% from Last Year
FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
Bob Broeksmit, president and CEO of the Mortgage Bankers Association, welcomed the news. Continue Reading FHFA Announces 2026 Multifamily Loan Caps
RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
The company viewed the settlement as a victory. Continue Reading RealPage Reaches Settlement with DOJ Over Rent Collusion Case
Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
The new office is the company’s third location, joining its Edmonton headquarters that opened in 2006 and a Calgary office that opened in 2023. Continue Reading Real Estate Finance Firm KV Capital Expands to Toronto
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REMAX: Home Sales Up by 8.5% Year-Over-Year
The median sales price in September was $439,000, a decrease of $6,000 (1.3%) from August, Continue Reading REMAX: Home Sales Up by 8.5% Year-Over-Year
Chicago Housing Authority Sues HUD Over New Anti-DEI Mandates in Grant Programs
CHA argued the forced termination of DEI policies could impact up to 13% of the agency’s annual budget. Continue Reading Chicago Housing Authority Sues HUD Over New Anti-DEI Mandates in Grant Programs
Howard Hanna Acquires Manhattan’s Elegran Real Estate
The financial details of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Howard Hanna Acquires Manhattan’s Elegran Real Estate
91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
The Parkside North Townhomes were built on the former military base Griesbach Barracks. Continue Reading 91-Unit Rental Home Community Opens in Edmonton
Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.27% as of Oct. 16. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Take Another Tumble
Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
“The HMI gain in October is a positive signal for 2026 as our forecast is for single-family housing starts to gain ground next year,” said NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Rises Despite Market Challenges
Q3 Home Sales Profits Near 50% Margin
The median national sales price in the third quarter was $370,000. Continue Reading Q3 Home Sales Profits Near 50% Margin
NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year
Smaller apartments recorded the greatest rent gains with a 6.0% year-over-year spike to $3,581, Continue Reading NYC Median Rent Up 5.4% from Last Year
Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September
The non-seasonally adjusted national average home price was $676,154 in September, up 0.7% from one year ago. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales at 4-Year High for the Month of September
Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate
The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Continue Reading Fathom Holdings Acquires Start Real Estate
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