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New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
The newly launched American Dream Property Giveaway runs through July 3 and is open to eligible US adult residents (excluding Florida and New York). Continue Reading New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
The newly launched American Dream Property Giveaway runs through July 3 and is open to eligible US adult residents (excluding Florida and New York). Continue Reading New Sweepstakes Offers 3 Mississippi Homes as Grand Prize
HUD Investigates Affordable Housing Discrimination Against Whites in Boston
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun an investigation into the City of Boston’s housing policies to determine whether it discriminated against low-income white residents. The New York Times reports Craig Trainor HUD’s assistant secretary for...
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James on Mortgage Fraud-Related Charges
For the second time in a week, a Virginia grand jury has refused to indict New York Attorney General on mortgage fraud-related charges. The New York Times notes that while there is nothing to prevent the Trum administration from trying to indict her again, the...
Court Orders California City to Approve Affordable Housing
The California Supreme Court ruled that the City of Huntington Beach must approve plans for residences that low-income people could afford. The San Francisco Chronicle reports the city argued the decision to build a specific amount and type of housing belongs to local...
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Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
The new database comes in the wake of growing public concerns over increasing foreign acquisitions of Japanese land and water sources. Continue Reading Japan to Create National Database Tracking Foreign Ownership of Real Estate
Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
As of October, Florida home values were down about 3% from the same month in 2022. Continue Reading Data Analysis Warns of Havoc in DeSantis Plan to End Florida Property Taxes
Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Shauna Marie Love was executive officer of California’s Tuolumne County Association of Realtors. Continue Reading Former Realtors Association Executive Arrested on 45 Embezzlement Counts
Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
“We have to see what the numbers look like,” said Gov. Kim Reynolds. Continue Reading Iowa Governor Says She’s Considering Property Tax Freeze for Seniors
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Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.26% as of Sept. 18, down from last week when it averaged 6.35%. Continue Reading Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
The request follows an appeals court decision on Monday that rejected Trump’s efforts to fire Cook ahead of the central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting. Continue Reading Trump Files Emergency Request with Supreme Court to Fire Lisa Cook
Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
The typical flipped property generated a 25.1% return on investment before expenses. Continue Reading Q2 Home Flipping Profit Margins Drop to 17-Year Low
Rithm Capital Buys Paramount Group for $1.6 Billion
Paramount’s portfolio includes 13 owned and four managed high quality office assets, totaling more than 13.1 million square feet, 85.4% of which is currently leased as of June 30. Continue Reading Rithm Capital Buys Paramount Group for $1.6 Billion
DC Council Gives Final Approval on Commanders Stadium Project
The Commanders have been playing at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Maryland, since 1997. Continue Reading DC Council Gives Final Approval on Commanders Stadium Project
Kansas Considers Proposal to End Property Taxes
Rep. Blake Carpenter proposed eliminating property taxes, along with vehicle taxes and the state income tax. Continue Reading Kansas Considers Proposal to End Property Taxes
Trump Faults Newsom on Rebuilding from Wildfires, Newsom Accuses Trump of Having Dementia
The president, who is on a state visit to the UK, did not immediately respond to the Newsom messages. Continue Reading Trump Faults Newsom on Rebuilding from Wildfires, Newsom Accuses Trump of Having Dementia
Kennedy Wilson Acquires Toll Brothers’ Apartment Living Platform for $347 Million
The Toll Brothers Apartment Living management team and workforce will remain in place. Continue Reading Kennedy Wilson Acquires Toll Brothers’ Apartment Living Platform for $347 Million
Federal Reserve Enacts First Rate Cut of the Year
Only Stephen Miran, dissented by seeking a half-percentage point rate cut. Continue Reading Federal Reserve Enacts First Rate Cut of the Year
California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
Housing supply in 2026 is forecast to show continued improvement and remain near pre-pandemic levels, with active listings up by nearly 10% amid improving market conditions. Continue Reading California Home Sales and Prices Forecasted to Rise in 2026
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