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Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Councilor Ed Flynn, a critic of Mayor Michelle Wu, argued the city needs to crack down on its spending. Continue Reading Boston City Council Votes to Raise Residential Property Taxes by 13%
Report: 53% of All Homes Lost Value Since Last Year
A new data report from Zillow (NASDAQ: Z, ZG) has determined that 53% of all US homes have lost value since last year, marking the largest share since 2012. However, the news isn’t entirely bad. Zillow also noted most homeowners have seen their home values rise...
New Home Purchase Mortgage Applications Down in October
Mortgage applications for new home purchases during October were down by 2.6% from one year earlier and were down by 1% from one month earlier, according to data from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA). The MBA estimated new single-family home sales were running...
New Forecast Predicts 14% Spike in Existing Home Sales During 2026
A new forecast from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is predicting a 14% increase in existing home sales during 2026. NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun is expecting improved economic conditions next year with easing mortgage rates and a stronger job market....
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Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
The team will need to wait for the first half of 2026 when the Illinois legislature returns to consider the funding support. Continue Reading Chicago Bears Face Delay in Plans for New Stadium
Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Cardone self-identifies as following the Catholic and Scientology faiths. Continue Reading Grant Cardone Pulls Out of The Real Deal’s Miami Forum, Accusing Publisher of Religious Intolerance
Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
The VA share of total applications increased to 14.9% from 13.4%. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Dips by 2%
Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
Complaints based on national origin rose 8.45% from the previous year, marking the highest number since 2018. Continue Reading Report: Most Housing Discrimination Complaints Were Disability Related
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Long-Lost Nazi-Looted Artwork Spotted in Online Real Estate Listing
An 18th century painting that was stolen by the Nazis from a Dutch Jewish art dealer and disappeared for decades has been spotted in an online real estate listing in Argentina. The Dutch newspaper AD reports “Portrait of a Lady” by the Italian painter Vittore...
Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
Following the conclusion of the acquisition, Dream Residential REIT will cease to be publicly traded. Continue Reading Morgan Properties Acquires Dream Residential REIT for $354 Million
St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
James L. Townes Jr. is accused of falsely claiming to be disabled. Continue Reading St. Louis-Area Man Pleads Not Guilty for Conspiring to Steal 16 Homes and a Duplex
New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
The site will offer advice on moving plus the cost of living, and cultural differences that are unique to Texas. Continue Reading New Website Offers Information for Households Moving to Texas
Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
The $1.5 billion was 80% completed at the time of Giacona’s letter, according to Orsted. Continue Reading Trump Halts Work on Offshore Wind Project to Power 350,000 CT and RI Homes
Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Pricing at the community starts in the mid-$900,000s. Continue Reading Lennar Debuts New San Diego-Area Master-Planned Community
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
Cape Cod considers a mansion tax, Baltimore considers raising taxes on vacant lots, and a retail chain will not consider opening stores in California. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of Aug. 18-22
FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
Insults were aimed at reporters with Bloomberg, CNBC, Fox Business, Politico and the Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading FHFA’s Pulte Slams Media for Questioning His Mortgage Fraud Accusations
San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
The LERA acronym stands for “Local, Expertise, Regional Access.” Continue Reading San Antonio Realtors Group Rebrands MLS
Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
University of Pittsburgh is placing 250 students in a Hampton Inn while Point Park University is housing 90 students at a Wyndham Grand. Continue Reading Pittsburgh Universities Put Students in Hotels as Enrollment Overwhelms Dorm Availability
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