Real Estate News & Insights
Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
WalletHub noted the average household pays $3,119 in real estate property taxes. Continue Reading Report: Hawaii Offers Lowest Real Estate Tax Rate, New Jersey Burdened with the Highest Rate
Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
One in seven homebuyers (14.4%) used FHA loans in December, down from 15.1% one year earlier. Continue Reading Report: Fewer Homebuyers Making All-Cash Purchases, Using FHA Loans
Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
81% of respondents think they will get their asking price or more. Continue Reading Survey: 70% of Homeowners Think This is a Good Time to Sell Their Properties
360training.com Acquires My Mortgage Trainer
360training.com Inc., an online provider of regulatory-approved training and compliance solutions, has acquired My Mortgage Trainer, an NMLS-approved provider of mortgage education and compliance training. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The...
Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Selling stocks to buy a house, the continued delay on confirming the new CFPB director, and layoffs at Fannie Mae. Continue Reading Hits and Misses for the Real Estate Week of April 7-11
Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
By 2020, Michelle O’Connor owed the IRS nearly $500,000 in taxes, penalties, and interest. Continue Reading Kansas Real Estate Agent Indicted for Tax Evasion and Wire Fraud
Cincinnati Bengals Want $350 Million from Ohio to Renovate Stadium
The NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals and the commissioners of Ohio’s Hamilton County are asking the state government for $350 million for what they describe as an “overhaul of Paycor Stadium.” The Cincinnati Business Courier reports the requested money would cover 42% of an...
New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
The property is approximately 90% leased and anchored by Aldi, Burlington and Urban Air. Continue Reading New Jersey Shopping Plaza Sells for $44 Million
Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen said, “This decision sends a clear message — we will not allow Finland to be undermined.” Continue Reading Finland Passes Law Banning Russians from Buying Real Estate
Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
“This is a major step toward improving real estate collaboration,” said MRED President and CEO Rebecca Jensen. Continue Reading Two Illinois MLSs Team on Data-Sharing Partnership
Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
Prices have increased for 21 consecutive months, with price appreciation peaking at 5.6% in December. Continue Reading Home Price Increases Slowed for the Third Consecutive Month
New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program
Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA) reintroduced the bill. Continue Reading New Bipartisan Effort to Upgrade Affordable Housing Credit Program













