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Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
Pricing for the new homes starts in the mid $300,000s. Continue Reading Century Communities Begins Home Sales at New Michigan Community
The State with the Highest Property Tax Is…
The average annual US residential property tax bill was $4,271 in 2024, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) analysis of the 2024 American Community Survey. That represented a 4% increase from the previous year. Last year marked the first time...
New Charges Against Virginia Real Estate Agent Indicted for Construction Fraud
A Virginia real estate agent who was indicted for construction fraud in July is now facing two additional felony construction fraud charges. Last September, the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation into Amy Argenbright of A&Co 2002 LLC for...
Vermont Homeowners Face 12% Property Tax Hike
Vermont homeowners could be facing an average property tax hike of 12% next year based on the projected budgets from two-thirds of the state’s schools. WCAX reports per-pupil spending in Vermont is up by nearly $1,000, a 7% year-over-year increase. If the latest tax...
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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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St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Eligible tenants will receive funds for one-time assistance, equal to one month of rent, based on the federal government’s fair market rates established. Continue Reading St. Louis Creates Impacted Tenants’ Fund for Displaced Renters
Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
In majority-white areas, 7.9% of homes for sale within MRED were listed privately. In predominantly minority areas, that share was 3.4%. Continue Reading Zillow Offers Data Analysis Claiming Private Listings Could Perpetuate Racial Disparities
Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
The median price increased to $331,500, which is a 6.9% increase over the last 12 months. Continue Reading Wisconsin Home Sales and Prices Up During October
Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Last month’s price was a 5.5% year-over-year increase. Continue Reading Median for Luxury Home Sales Prices Hit New Record High for October
Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
The statewide median sales price was $430,000, a $15,000 or 3.6% increase from October 2024. Continue Reading Virginia Home Sales Jumped by 3.1% in October
Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Prices at Brunson Station will start from the low $300,000s for townhomes and the mid $300,000s for single-family homes. Continue Reading Stanley Martin Homes to Launch Master-Planned Community in Savannah Area
Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
“Colluding to drive up prices is illegal,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Continue Reading Greystar in $7 Million Settlement with 9 States Over Use of Rent-Setting Algorithmic Software
Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Pulte did not issue any public response to the story. Continue Reading Report: DOJ and FBI Probing Pulte for Possible Misconduct in Mortgage Fraud Referrals
Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The statewide median sales price for single-family existing homes in October was $411,105, down 0.9% compared to one year ago. Continue Reading Florida Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
The median sales price was also on the rise, reaching $431,000 last month. Continue Reading Home Sales Activity Climbs in New York State
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