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HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
The CHA’s audit will cover the period of Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2025. Continue Reading HUD Audits Chicago Housing Authority Over Immigration and Criminal Verifications
New ‘Mansion Tax’ Coming to England
The owners of luxury properties in England valued at more than £2 million ($2.6 million) are facing new surcharges of at least $3,300 beginning in 2028. The BBC reports the new “mansion tax” comes on top of the existing council tax and will be divided into four bands....
Santa Fe to Link Minimum Wage Increases to Housing Affordability
New Mexico’s capital of Santa Fe has become the first US city that will directly connect wages to housing affordability, with the goal of linking minimum wage increases to both fair rental market prices and consumer prices. The Associated Press reports Santa Fe's...
Tech Trends: New Book Details How Real Estate Agents Can Embrace AI
The buzzword of the year could easily be “artificial intelligence” – or AI, for the acronym-minded. But while it seems that everyone is either talking about it or listening to others talk about it, how exactly is it being used in the real estate industry? Kevin...
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Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
The report also found 46% of sales volume was generated from repeat business and 44% from past client referrals. Continue Reading Report: Real Estate Firms Cite Housing Affordability as Their Greatest Challenge
Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
The agency’s leadership position has been vacant since the start of the Trump administration. Continue Reading Vought Aide Nominated to Run CFPB
NAR Supports Texas Sen. Cornyn’s Re-Election Bid
The Realtors Political Action Committee (RPAC), the political arm of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has endorsed Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) for re-election in 2026. According to the Odessa American, RPAC’s endorsement came at the recommendation of the...
Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
“Making homestead properties tax-free would be a major boon to young families who will be better able to make ends meet,” he said. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis: ‘Age-Specific Property Tax Relief is a Non-Starter’
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Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Stephen D. Webster admitted in court that the charges brought against him were “basically accurate.” Continue Reading Massachusetts Real Estate Broker Indicted on Embezzlement Charges
Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
The convenience stores in this portfolio have an average of more than 8,000 square feet. Continue Reading Getty Realty Corp. Acquires $100 Million Houston Convenience Store Portfolio
Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Paxton contacted officials in La Marque, Odessa, Tom Bean and Whitesboro. Continue Reading Texas AG Paxton Orders 4 Cities to Halt Property Tax Hikes
Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Rite Aid had fewer than 100 stores prior to its official shutdown. Continue Reading Rite Aid Shutters Remaining Stores
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
Property tax relief gets slow walked in Ohio, HUD weighs in on the government shutdown, and a familiar face returns to lead NAMB. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 2
NJ Democrat Proposes Using Eminent Domain to Seize Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
The proposal would have the golf venue turned into an affordable housing site. Continue Reading NJ Democrat Proposes Using Eminent Domain to Seize Trump’s Bedminster Golf Club
NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000
Juan Valoy was not a licensed broker and did not have permission from the apartments’ owners to show their residences. Continue Reading NYC Man Charged in Rental Scam That Defrauded Victims Out of $25,000
K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million
The sale will also encompass a 44,000-square-foot surface parking lot with 142 spaces and 65 underground parking spaces. Continue Reading K&B Plaza, Historic New Orleans Office Complex, Listed for $11.4 Million
Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
Holding a special session does not guarantee that any legislation would pass. Continue Reading Gov. DeSantis Hints at Special Legislative Session Aimed at Property Tax Relief
FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules
The FHFA made the announcement of the withdrawals in the Federal Register, stating it no longer planned to issue final rules for the proposals. Continue Reading FHFA Withdraws Three Biden-Era Proposed Rules
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