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Your 2023 Guide to Low-Down-Payment Mortgages
Source: The New York Times --- It’s a perennial question for would-be home buyers: How can I possibly come up with such a huge down payment? The short answer, usually, is you don’t have to. Most first-time home buyers (and even many repeat buyers) don’t have the 20...
How much mortgage interest can you deduct on your taxes?
Source: CBS News --- Everyone wants to save on taxes, and one of the best ways is to maximize every possible deduction. The mortgage interest deduction used to be a mainstay for consumers, but the past few years have changed that. Some homeowners may be better off...
Seattle’s Mayor Seeks $45 Million Property Tax Hike to Fund Political Campaigns
The proposed tax would be levied over 10 years for the funding of the Democracy Voucher Program. Continue Reading Seattle’s Mayor Seeks $45 Million Property Tax Hike to Fund Political Campaigns
Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
Last month’s figure broke the earlier record of $4,400 set in August 2023. Continue Reading Manhattan’s Median Apartment Rent at $4,500 in February
NAMB Seeks Nominees for 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
The deadline for nominations is April 15 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Continue Reading NAMB Seeks Nominees for 2025-2026 Officers and Directors
HomeServices of America CEO Refutes Reports of Acquisition Talks with Compass
“No such sale is being contemplated,” said Gino Blefari Continue Reading HomeServices of America CEO Refutes Reports of Acquisition Talks with Compass
Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Canvas at Midlothian encompasses 201 two-, three- and four-bedroom single-family homes and townhomes. Continue Reading Watermark Companies’ New Rental Home Community in Texas is Now Leasing
Fair Housing Nonprofits Sue HUD and DOGE Over Grants Cancellation
“Congress makes the law, and Congress sets the bounds of agency action,” said Lila Miller. Continue Reading Fair Housing Nonprofits Sue HUD and DOGE Over Grants Cancellation
Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters
The lawsuit seeks civil penalties of $10,000 for each instance of consumer fraud. Continue Reading Arizona Attorney General Brings Lawsuit Against Foreclosure Scheme Fraudsters
Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Austin Chronister is a broker with Mahler Sotheby’s International Realty. Continue Reading Milwaukee Real Estate Broker Arrested for Human Trafficking and Sexual Assault
Tampa Bay Rays Drop Effort to Develop New $1.3 Billion Stadium
“After careful deliberation, we have concluded we cannot move forward with the new ballpark and development project at this moment,” said principal owner Stuart Sternberg. Continue Reading Tampa Bay Rays Drop Effort to Develop New $1.3 Billion Stadium
Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage
The potential acquisition price is uncertain. Continue Reading Report: Compass in Discussions to Acquire Warren Buffett-Owned Brokerage















