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Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
The lawsuits claim the office of Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado did not use “professionally accepted appraisal practices.” Continue Reading Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
The lawsuits claim the office of Orange County Property Appraiser Amy Mercado did not use “professionally accepted appraisal practices.” Continue Reading Disney Files 15 Lawsuits Against ‘Excessive’ Property Tax Assessments on Florida Assets
Kansas City Chiefs Reportedly Issue RFP for Design of New Stadium
The Kansas City Chiefs have reportedly issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the design of a new stadium located across the Mississippi River from their Missouri home. KCUR reports the team is considering land adjacent to the Kansas Speedway for a new stadium and...
Report: White House Aides Furious at FHFA’s Pulte Over Backlash on 50-Year Mortgage Plan
White House officials are reportedly angry with Bill Pulte, the director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), for influencing President Trump to announce his poorly received plan for a 50-year mortgage to encourage affordable homeownership. Politico, sourcing...
New Jersey in $2.8 Million Settlement with MV Realty Over Dubious ‘Homeowner Benefit Agreements’
The State of New Jersey has reached a $2.8 million settlement with Florida-based MV Realty that resolves claims of deceptive lending in the company’s so-called “Homeowner Benefit Agreements” (HBAs). MV Realty provided “financially distressed” homeowners with an...
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Launch New Index for Israel’s Top Real Estate Companies
The real estate sector currently accounts for 18% of TASE’s total market capitalization. Continue Reading Tel Aviv Stock Exchange to Launch New Index for Israel’s Top Real Estate Companies
Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
The median home price of $335,000 was down by 1.5% from the third quarter in 2024. Continue Reading Q3 Texas Home Sales Rise While Prices Decline
Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Homes are priced from $1.39 million. Continue Reading Toll Brothers Debuts Luxury Townhome Community in New York’s Westchester County
Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
“I have been leading discussions with Howard University,” said Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. Continue Reading Report: DC-Based Howard University Considering Bay Area Satellite Campus
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NY Attorney General Letitia James Subpoenaed Over Trump Fraud Case
A spokesperson for James issued a statement that said,”Any weaponization of the justice system should disturb every American.” Continue Reading NY Attorney General Letitia James Subpoenaed Over Trump Fraud Case
Tucson Rejects Proposal for 290-Acre Data Center
Beale Infrastructure, a San Francisco-based development company behind the proposal, planned to bring Amazon Web Services data center to the property. Continue Reading Tucson Rejects Proposal for 290-Acre Data Center
Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners
According to a 2021 recall notice, a woman died in August 2016 from smoke inhalation and her two children were injured after their Royal Sovereign air conditioner caught fire. Continue Reading Company to Pay $16 Million for Selling Faulty Air Conditioners
11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
The 102,257-square-foot residence with 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms is located roughly 15 miles south of Milan. Continue Reading 11th Century Italian Castle Listed at $4.16 Million
Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
Karla Wagner is the executive director of Ax MI Tax. Continue Reading Leader of Movement to End Michigan’s Property Taxes Announces Bid for Governor
New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
The promotions are the latest executive shifts to occur since company founder and Chairman of the Board Anthony Hsieh was appointed permanent CEO on July 28. Continue Reading New Executive Shifts Announced at loanDepot
Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Miran replaces Adriana Kugler, who last week abruptly announced she would be stepping down from the board, effective Aug. 8. Continue Reading Trump Names Council of Economic Advisors Chairman Stephen Miran to Temporarily Fill Fed Board Vacancy
Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
New build list prices declined in 30 of the nation’s 100 largest metros, with the steepest declines in the South. Continue Reading Price Premium for New Construction Drops to Record Low
Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
“Multifamily developer confidence and sentiment are showing slight signs of improvement when compared to this time last year,” said Debra Guerrero, chairman of NAHB’s Multifamily Council. Continue Reading Multifamily Developer Confidence Up Slightly During Q2
Mortgage Rates Decline to Lowest Level Since April
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 6.63% as of Aug. 7, down from last week when it averaged 6.72%, according to the latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey published by Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC). A year ago at this time, it averaged 6.47%. The 15-year fixed-rate...
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