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Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
The Georgia Senate has passed a bill that will reduce homeowner property taxes by creating a new sales tax. WABE reports the Senate’s measure was amended on House Bill 1116, which proposed a cap on property tax valuation increases. The Senate’s proposal creates...
Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
“We are choosing to say that the people who own homes really are more important,” said Sen. Sonya Halpern (D-Atlanta). Continue Reading Georgia Senate Approves Bill Creating New Sales Tax to Help Lower Property Taxes
Western Governors University to Develop New HQ in Salt Lake City
Western Governors University (WGU), a private online university based in Millcreek, Utah, has announced plans to develop a new headquarters in downtown Salt Lake City. According to the school, the new headquarters will largely span the block between West Temple and...
Multifamily Housing Proposed at Former Brooklyn HQ Complex of the Jehovah’s Witnesses Organization
A developer is proposing the transformation of the mostly vacant former Brooklyn headquarters of the Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organization into multifamily housing. The Gothamist reports CIM Group is seeking to transition the office buildings into a 661-unit...
New BOOSTzer.com Platform Offers Connections Between Cash Offer Investors and Home Sellers
The New York City-based start-up BOOSTzer.com has launched lead generation platform designed to connect real estate investors, wholesalers and flippers with home sellers actively seeking cash offers in off-market transactions. According to the company, sellers are...
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Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
“The single-family market has slowed as builders continue to deal with elevated construction costs while affordability conditions are a cause of concern for many potential home buyers,” said NAHB’s Bill Owens, Continue Reading Single-Family Housing Starts Down in January
Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.11% as of March 12, up from last week when it averaged 6.00%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Start Rising Again
Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
“It has been nearly two decades since Congress last enacted a sweeping, bipartisan housing law,” said NAR’s Shannon McGahn. Continue Reading Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill; Industry Leaders Offer Mixed Reaction
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New Bill in Indiana State Senate Aims to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
The new bill follows the call by Gov. Mike Braun in this week’s State of the State address to bring the Bears across the Illinois border. Continue Reading New Bill in Indiana State Senate Aims to Create a Stadium for the Chicago Bears
Invitation Homes Acquires BTR Developer ResiBuilt Homes
ResiBuilt develops single-family communities in Georgia, Florida, and the Carolinas. Continue Reading Invitation Homes Acquires BTR Developer ResiBuilt Homes
United Real Estate Debuts Program to Encourage Agents to Pursue Real Estate Investing
URESI is a proprietary and comprehensive platform that guides the company’s agents through the real estate investing process. Continue Reading United Real Estate Debuts Program to Encourage Agents to Pursue Real Estate Investing
WFG Key Now Available to Real Estate Agents Through WFG National Title Insurance
“When financial concepts are relatable and accessible, consumers make better decisions,” said Ashley Duran, senior vice president and national sales director for WFG. Continue Reading WFG Key Now Available to Real Estate Agents Through WFG National Title Insurance
Dave Fazio Named Chief Information Officer at Smith Douglas Homes
Prior to joining Smith Douglas, he served as vice president of IT and data management at VIRA Insight. Continue Reading Dave Fazio Named Chief Information Officer at Smith Douglas Homes
Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Moore, a Democrat, is seeking his second term as governor. Continue Reading Maryland Realtors Endorse Gov. Moore’s Re-Election Campaign
Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
Rep. Monique Miller, who sponsored the proposal, said local officials need to begin “to live within their means” and consider sharing services with other localities. Continue Reading Proposal to Phase Out Property Taxes Advances in Florida Legislature
Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
Founder, co-owner and former CEO Todd Hetherington assumed the role of chairman. Continue Reading Kim Harris Campbell Named CEO at Century 21 New Millennium
California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise
For 2025 as a whole, the state recorded an annual sales level of 271,590, an increase of 0.9% from the revised sales level of 269,170 reported in 2024. Continue Reading California Home Sales Ended 2025 on the Rise