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Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
Chicago is now home to the nation’s highest hotel tax after the City Council unanimously voted on Wednesday to create a Tourism Improvement District and raise the tax on hotel rooms within that district to 19%. According to the Chicago Sun-Times, the current combined...
Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
The tax increase applies to room rates at hotels with 100 or more rooms. Continue Reading Chicago Boosts Hotel Tax, Making it the Nation’s Highest
FHFA Offers Home Insurance Rule Updates to ‘Fix Expensive, Stupid Biden-Era Requirements’
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has issued an announcement claiming that “American homebuyers are about to get a break” thanks to updates to home insurance rules that are designed to “fix expensive, stupid Biden-era requirements with simple, common-sense...
REMAX: Homes Sold Faster During February Amid Fewer New Listings
Homes were selling faster during February in the 50 metro areas surveyed in the latest national housing report published by REMAX (NYSE: RMAX). The overall number of home sales during February was up by 11.1% from January but down 3.2% compared to February 2025....
Walton Global Debuts US Land Fund for International Investors
Scottsdale, Arizona-based Walton Global, a real estate investment, land banking and land asset management company, has launched its US Land Income & Growth Fund for offshore investors. According to the company, the fund is a private investment vehicle focused on...
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Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing
“Purchase applications remained steady despite the higher rates,” said MBA’s Joel Kan. Continue Reading Mortgage Application Activity Sinks Amid Pullback in Refinancing
Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
The CHA has been without a CEO for the past 16 months. Continue Reading Keith Pettigrew Selected to Become New CEO at Chicago Housing Authority
NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
.“Attyx preyed on vulnerable and elderly homeowners with false promises and predatory tactics,” said Attorney General Letitia James. Continue Reading NY Attorney General Files Fraud Lawsuit Against Home Improvement Company Attyx
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Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Eagle Partners plans to launch a long-term affordable preservation strategy for the properties. Continue Reading Eagle Partners Acquires 551-Unit Portfolio of 55+ Apartments for $162.5 Million
Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program
The fully online program will begin on April 27 with 50 full-tuition scholarships available for the inaugural cohort. Continue Reading Claremont Lincoln University Unveils Bachelor in Land Policy and Real Estate Development Program
Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
“Consumer protection is paramount and licensed mortgage brokers must comply with regulatory requirements,” said Elissa Sinha, director of enforcement at FSRA. Continue Reading Ex-Ontario Mortgage Broker Fined $600,000 Over Misconduct Charges
Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
93% of survey respondents indicated that a poorly maintained neighboring lawn signals lower home value to some degree. Continue Reading Would You Pay to Improve Your Neighbor’s Yard Before Selling Your Home?
Century Communities to Begin Sales at New Arizona Development
Century Communities Inc. (NYSE: CCS) announced that its Century Complete brand will soon open for sales at Western Crossings, a new community in Florence, Arizona. Western Crossings will offer two-story single-family homes, with floor plans up to five bedrooms and...
Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
The Journal further complained the problems facing the housing market were not caused by institutional investors. Continue Reading Wall Street Journal Editors: Senate Housing Bill a ‘Pork-Filled’ Win for Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Rourke vehemently denied knowledge of a GoFundMe campaign to fight the eviction. Continue Reading Eviction-Threatened Mickey Rourke Vacates Rented Los Angeles House
Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
The first close marks the beginning of the Impact Fund’s acquisition phase, with Bridge Housing anticipating the purchase of approximately 20 properties totaling an estimated 3,500 units. Continue Reading Bridge Housing Exceeds $90 Million at First Close of New Impact Fund
Mamdani to Suspend NYC’s Tax Lien Sale Program
Under the program, the city can sell a property tax lien when the owner owes as little as $5,000. Continue Reading Mamdani to Suspend NYC’s Tax Lien Sale Program