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Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
There were 173,000 properties listed for sale across all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of November, up 8.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
There were 173,000 properties listed for sale across all Canadian MLS Systems at the end of November, up 8.5% from one year earlier. Continue Reading Canadian Home Sales and Prices Down During November
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...
Report: Trump to Profit from Proposed NYC Casino
Casino gaming could be coming to New York City as three projects received gambling licenses from the state – with President Trump being an unlikely beneficiary from one of these new operations. The Associated Press reports the one of the proposed casinos will be built...
New Owner of Kanye West’s Troubled Malibu Beach House Faces Foreclosure
The bizarre drama involving rapper Kanye West’s one-time Malibu beach house detoured into a convoluted new chapter with the current owner facing a foreclosure threat on the property. The property spans 4,201 square feet and is constructed of approximately 1,200 tons...
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Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
An affordability challenge in rural America, Canadian and American renters consider the pursuit of homeownership, and Arkansas realtors helping communities facing food insecurity. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Nov. 17-21
Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
“There is a perception that housing outside of the GTA is still somewhat affordable, but that’s not true,” said Austin Thompson, senior policy analyst with the Fraser Institute. Continue Reading Report: Ontario Households Spend More Than 50% of After-Tax Earnings for Mortgage Payments
Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
The property, which is dubbed “Fountainhead,” was added to the National Registry of Historic Places in 1980. Continue Reading Mississippi Museum of Art Acquires Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House
St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
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Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
The department did not make an official announcement of the layoffs. Continue Reading Report: HUD Lays Off Nearly 500 Employees
Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Under Texas law, only veterans with a 100% VA disability rating can receive a full exemption from property taxes. Continue Reading Texas Veterans Seek Expanded Property Tax Relief for Purple Heart Recipients
Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Only 36% believed they had the financial wherewithal for that responsibility. Continue Reading Survey: 1 in 5 Gen Zers Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Concern
Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
County appraisers estimate the parcel is worth more than $67 million. Continue Reading Florida Court Halts Property Transfer for Trump Presidential Library
Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
The company is currently running a pilot program in New York City. Continue Reading Start-Up Feesback Debuts Lead Platform with 50% Cashback on Real Estate Commissions
Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
The FHA share of total applications increased to 20.5% from 18.5% the week prior while the VA share of total applications dropped to 14.9% from 16.3%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Slows Again
William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
The property, which was listed as a historic site by the City of Palm Springs in 2018, last sold in 2017 for $3.4 million. Continue Reading William Holden’s Palm Springs Estate Listed for $11 Million
Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
The rebates would be administered by the Florida Department of Financial Services. Continue Reading Florida Lawmaker Proposes $1,000/Year Property Tax Rebate for Next 5 Years
Michigan Woman Charged with 10 Felonies in Real Estate Fraud Schemes
Amanda Escalante-Lopez allegedly made several verbal agreements for land contracts and title to homes that she did not own. Continue Reading Michigan Woman Charged with 10 Felonies in Real Estate Fraud Schemes
The Agency Opens New Office in Savannah
The Savannah location is The Agency’s 16th office across the Southeast. Continue Reading The Agency Opens New Office in Savannah
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