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Macy’s to Close 14 Stores Across 12 States
The retailer will shutter the stores following clearance sales that are set to begin in mid-January and run for approximately 10 weeks. Continue Reading Macy’s to Close 14 Stores Across 12 States
Macy’s to Close 14 Stores Across 12 States
The retailer will shutter the stores following clearance sales that are set to begin in mid-January and run for approximately 10 weeks. Continue Reading Macy’s to Close 14 Stores Across 12 States
Barnes & Noble Plans to Open 60 New Stores in 2026
The Barnes & Noble book retail chain has announced plans to open 60 stores in 2026. The company said the details on the locations and the opening dates are "being worked out," although USA Today reports the new stores are being planned for California, Colorado,...
Atlanta Housing Authority Executive Charged With Fraud
Tracy Denise Jones, a senior vice president at the Atlanta Housing Authority, has been charged with engaging in a scheme to fraudulently collect Section 8 housing assistance payments for her own rental property and family members. The US Attorney’s Office for the...
Minnesota Mayors Blame Reckless State Spending for Property Tax Hikes
Nearly 100 mayors of Minnesota localities have signed a letter criticizing state legislators for spending at reckless levels that forced their cities to raise property taxes. KNSI reports the mayors expressed outrage to legislators and Gov. Tim Walz that the state's...
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New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
The average loan size for new homes decreased from $381,404 in October to $378,063 in November. Continue Reading New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Up 3.1% in November
New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
“The city has the third-highest share of households lacking complete plumbing facilities and the 10th-highest share lacking complete kitchen facilities,” the report said. Continue Reading New Report Names Detroit as America’s Neediest City
Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
The latest HMI survey also found 40% of builders were cutting prices in December. Continue Reading Builder Confidence Inches Up Slightly, But Pessimism Remains
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
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Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Homes are priced from $1.39 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
“I have been leading discussions with Howard University,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. Continue Reading Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Pricing for the homes begins in the low $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Sales at New Arizona Gated Community
Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
The proposal will be discussed at the City Council’s next meeting on Oct. 29. Continue Reading Boston Lawmaker Proposes Property Tax Restructuring for Large Apartment Buildings
New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
“New York again led all metros with a 6.1% annual gain, followed by Chicago at 5.9% and Cleveland at 4.7%,” said Nicholas Godec of S&P Dow Jones Indices. Continue Reading New Data Reports Find Easing in Home Prices
Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
The median sales price during September was $402,500, a 1.35% decrease from the $408,000 price recorded in September 2024. Continue Reading Maine Home Sales Rise as Prices Ease
Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
The property tax savings are complemented by the State of Wisconsin’s sales tax exemption on the construction of qualified data centers. Continue Reading Report: Proposed Wisconsin Data Center to Reap Considerable Property Tax Breaks
Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
The stadium will be powered entirely on solar and wind energy. Continue Reading Saudi Arabia Plans Soccer Stadium Built Atop Skyscraper
Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
Each listing conversation is organized in a single thread, reducing the app-hopping and missed messages. Continue Reading Messaging Feature Added to Zillow App
New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
The initial cohort of Housing Acceleration Fund awards are expected to result in approximately 1,800 new homes. Continue Reading New York State Launches Housing Accelerator Fund
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