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20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the Salt Lake County Government Center on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. Continue Reading 20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
A public hearing on the proposal is scheduled for the Salt Lake County Government Center on Dec. 9 at 6 pm. Continue Reading 20% Property Tax Hike Proposed for Utah’s Salt Lake County
Martha J. Mosier Named President at Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty
Pacific Sotheby’s International Realty, a San Diego-based luxury brokerage firm serving the Southern California market, has hired Martha J. Mosier as president. Mosier previously served as president and general counsel of San Diego-based Berkshire Hathaway...
Gavin Swartzman Named President at Christie’s International Real Estate
Christie’s International Real Estate announced the appointment of Gavin Swartzman as its new president. Swartzman previously served as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners from January 2014 through last March. Prior to Peerage, he spent 10 years at MDC...
Michigan Lawmakers Consider Bill to Eliminate Property Taxes for Seniors
A new bill has been introduced in the Michigan legislature that would exempt the state’s seniors from having to pay property taxes. The Alpena News reports Senate Bill 292 introduced by State Sen. Michele Hoitenga would allow homeowners ages 70 and older to file to...
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New Coalition Seeks to Address Challenges Facing Canadian Housing Market
Problems from the new trade war exacerbate pre-existing issues. Continue Reading New Coalition Seeks to Address Challenges Facing Canadian Housing Market
Don King Punched with $5.35 Million Foreclosure Lawsuit
The property in question is a 40-year-old, 46,467-square-foot warehouse that King acquired for $3 million in 2000. Continue Reading Don King Punched with $5.35 Million Foreclosure Lawsuit
Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 15.9% from 14.6% from the week before. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Up 11.2%
Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
The Green and Resilient Retrofit Program was passed by Congress in 2022. Continue Reading Report: HUD to End Biden Program for Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Affordable Housing
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NY Fed: Mortgage Rejection Rates Down Year-Over-Year
The average rejection rate of mortgage applications decreased by 2.5 percentage points to 12.1% in 2023, remaining above the 2019 rate of 10.2%. Continue Reading NY Fed: Mortgage Rejection Rates Down Year-Over-Year
NAHB Criticizes Biden for Using Defense Production Act to Boost Electric Heater Usage
“The purpose of the Defense Production Act is to expand the supply of materials and services to protect the American people, not to advance a political agenda,” said Alicia Huey, Continue Reading NAHB Criticizes Biden for Using Defense Production Act to Boost Electric Heater Usage
Janover Acquires SaaS Platform for Commercial Property Sector
“We are uniquely positioned to seamlessly insert Groundbreaker’s product directly into Janover’s ecosystem,” said CEO Blake Janover. Continue Reading Janover Acquires SaaS Platform for Commercial Property Sector
Sales Flat, Prices Up in California’s Housing Market
Nearly two-thirds of the state’s 31 counties registered declines in active listings from last year. Continue Reading Sales Flat, Prices Up in California’s Housing Market
Rental Housing Properties Seek to Attract Tenants with Increased Concessions
“To differentiate themselves from newer, potentially more amenity-rich apartment buildings, property managers are stepping up their game,” said Zillow’s Anushna Prakash. Continue Reading Rental Housing Properties Seek to Attract Tenants with Increased Concessions
Tredway Acquires Affordable Housing Portfolio in North Carolina
This is Tredway’s first acquisition in the state. Continue Reading Tredway Acquires Affordable Housing Portfolio in North Carolina
Private Island in San Francisco Bay Listed for $25 Million
During the 19th century it was used for manganese mining. Continue Reading Private Island in San Francisco Bay Listed for $25 Million
StorageMart Expands Into Idaho
The acquisition adds 53,920 total net rentable square feet, incorporating 218 storage units, to the StorageMart portfolio. Continue Reading StorageMart Expands Into Idaho
Habitat for Humanity Pays Tribute to Rosalynn Carter
“Mrs. Carter has helped change the lives of thousands of homeowners, empowered countless women and inspired millions of people,” said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. Continue Reading Habitat for Humanity Pays Tribute to Rosalynn Carter
Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week of Nov. 13-17
This week’s Hits and Misses looks at Chicago’s newest office property, the state of the FHA’s MMI Fund and a fight against public funding of a $1.5 billion stadium. Continue Reading Hits and Misses of the Real Estate Week of Nov. 13-17
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