An anonymous donor has provided funds to Kansas’ Wichita Habitat for Humanity for the creation of an affordable housing development named in honor of Pope Leo XIV. KMUW reports “Pope Leo Village” will consist of eight rehabilitated homes in northeast Wichita. The...
Property tax reform in Missouri, the future of Pope Leo’s childhood home, and Kim Jong Un’s beachfront resort. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of June 30-July 4. Hit: Public Involvement in Property Tax Reform. A...
The village council of Dolton, Illinois, has voted unanimously to purchase the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV. Catholic News Agency reports the vote came after public hearings where some residents complained the village is carrying a high debt and has yet to finance...
An unholy misuse of eminent domain, a ritzy Los Angeles mansion with a significant stigma, and a Maine broker running for governor. From the wild and wooly world of real estate, here are our Hits and Misses for the week of May 19-23. Miss: Seizing the Pope’s Childhood...
The Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, has threatened to use eminent domain to seize the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV, which is scheduled to go up for auction next month. The Chicago Sun-Times the property is slated to be auctioned on June 18 by Paramount Realty...