Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Replacing Local Property Taxes with a Statewide Tax

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

An Ohio lawmaker is proposing a dramatic change to the state’s tax structure by eliminating local property taxes and replacing them with a statewide tax. Statehouse News reports Sen. Andrew Brenner, the Republican chairman of the Ohio Senate Education Committee,...

REcore Solutions Drops Breach of Contract Lawsuit Against Homes.com and CoStar Group

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Industry Updates, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The breach of contract lawsuit filed earlier this week by REcore Solutions LLC, a licensing services vendor working with multiple listing services and an offshoot of the California Regional Multiple Listing Service Inc. (CRMLS), against Homes.com and its parent...

Letitia James Seeks to Dismiss Mortgage Fraud Case, Citing Legality of Trump-Picked Prosecutor

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Mortgage Information, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking to have her mortgage fraud indictment dismissed, citing the legality of newly appointed Lindsey Halligan as the prosecutor for the case. CNN reports James’ legal time submitted a two-page court filing that “challenges...

Submarine Manufacturer Acquires Mostly Vacant Connecticut Mall

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | Commercial Real Estate News, Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

General Dynamics Electric Boat, the submarine manufacturing division of the aerospace and defense contractor General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today announced it has acquired nearly all the mostly vacant Crystal Mall in Waterford, Connecticut. The acquisition encompasses...

Venterra Realty Opens New Houston-Area Multifamily Community

by Phil Hall | Oct 24, 2025 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Venterra Realty announced the grand opening of Camber Ridge at Cross Creek Ranch, a 312-unit luxury multifamily community in the Houston suburb of Fulshear, Texas. The community features upscale one- and two-bedroom apartments, with amenities including a resort-style...