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Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Rep. Steve Carra pointed out that approximately 72% of Michigan households do not have a child in government schools. Continue Reading Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
Rep. Steve Carra pointed out that approximately 72% of Michigan households do not have a child in government schools. Continue Reading Michigan Lawmaker Proposes School-Related Property Tax Exemption for Homeowners without Student Dependents
California Home Sales at 3-Year High
California home sales reached a three-year high, according to new data from the California Association of Realtors (CAR). Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled 287,940 last month, up by 1.9% from the 282,590 sales in...
Report: Google Quietly Testing the Insertion of Real Estate Listings in Search Results
Google (NASDAG: GOOG, GOOGL) is quietly running a pilot test that puts residential listings directly into its search results. The company’s endeavor was uncovered by real estate tech consultant and blogger Mike Delprete, who noted the listings include “full property...
Fate of Decaying Frank Lloyd Wright House in Chicago Uncertain After Failed Foreclosure Auction
A Frank Lloyd Wright-designed residence in Chicago that has been in a state of dilapidation faces an uncertain future after its ownership was transferred to a mortgage company following a failed foreclosure auction. Artnet.com reports the Prairie style Walser House...
NEWS & CURRENT EVENTS
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
Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
The multifamily developer Thompson Thrift announced that it will develop Wrenly, a 214-unit community in the Atlanta suburb of Newnan, Georgia. Continue Reading Thompson Thrift to Develop 214-Unit Multifamily Community in Atlanta Suburb
Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
The company said the property has been well-maintained by the previous ownership, and there are no significant deferred maintenance needs. Continue Reading Prudent Growth Partners Acquires Houston Retail Center for $5.75 Million
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Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
“This is something no elected official wants to do, but it is the responsible thing to do,” Councilor Barbara Warwick said in a statement. Continue Reading Pittsburgh City Councilor Proposes 30% Property Tax to Close ‘Budgetary Gaps’
Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Property tax reform is a key plank in Abbott’s 2026 re-election campaign. Continue Reading Texas Lt. Gov. Patrick at Odds with Gov. Abbott Over Property Tax Reform
Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
“So many of these properties, especially the vacant lots, just sit there for a while,” said Mayor Arunan Arulampalam. Continue Reading Hartford Mayor Offers City-Owned Land for $1 Per Parcel to Affordable Housing Developers
Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
Federal Reserve appointments require Senate confirmation and are not unilaterally enacted by presidential declaration. Continue Reading Trump Insinuates Biden’s Federal Reserve Appointments Are Not Legitimate
FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
The FTC did not identify which companies received the letters. Continue Reading FTC Warns Property Management Software Firms on Pricing Transparency
Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
Nationwide, one in every 3,992 housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. Continue Reading Foreclosure Activity Up Annually for Ninth Straight Month
South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Property tax payments across the state increased by nearly 40% during the past four years. Continue Reading South Dakota Lawmakers Prepare to Address Property Tax Relief Measures
Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
The financial aspects of the deal were not disclosed. Continue Reading Provident Industrial Buys 27 Acres in Phoenix for New Industrial Park
Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
The new product can provide coverage to hurricane-prone areas from Brownsville, Texas through Newport News, Virginia. Continue Reading Avalon Risk Management Debuts Hurricane Insurance Product
Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
“The lock-in effect isn’t just theoretical; it’s a significant factor weighing on the decisions of American homeowners,” said Realtor.com Chief Economist Danielle Hale. Continue Reading Homeowners Face 73% Spike in Mortgage Payments If They Move
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