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Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes

Illinois Gov. Pritzker: Don’t Blame Me for High Property Taxes

by Phil Hall | Apr 1, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is acknowledging that his state’s property taxes are too high, but he insists he has no control over the situation. Capital City Now reports Pritzker absolved himself and the state legislature of being responsible for property tax hikes,...
Rep. Donalds: Florida Property Tax Relief Would Be ‘Day 1’ Focus as Governor

Rep. Donalds: Florida Property Tax Relief Would Be ‘Day 1’ Focus as Governor

by Phil Hall | Mar 24, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) has pledged that if Gov. Ron DeSantis fails to repeal property taxes in his final months as governor, then he will finish that job if he is elected as DeSantis’ successor. DeSantis has repeatedly called for the abolishment of homestead...
Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit

Buffalo Mayor Floats 25% Property Tax Hike for Closing City’s Budget Deficit

by Phil Hall | Mar 20, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

Buffalo Mayor Sean Ryan is warning city residents that they could soon face a 25% property tax hike. WIVB reports the upstate New York city faces an estimated $109 million deficit, with significant gaps in resources. “We’re down about 50% of the garbage trucks we...
New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota

New Initiative Seeks to Abolish Property Taxes in South Dakota

by Phil Hall | Mar 17, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, U.S. Housing Market, WRE News Exclusive

A new initiative has begun to push for the eradication of property taxes in South Dakota. KOTA reports Abolish Property Taxes South Dakota is circulating a petition that will create a ballot referendum designed to end property taxes in the state. The group will need...
Florida Legislature Session Ends Without Property Tax Relief Proposal

Florida Legislature Session Ends Without Property Tax Relief Proposal

by Phil Hall | Mar 16, 2026 | Current News & Events, Real Estate News, WRE News Exclusive

The 60-day Florida Legislature’s session ended on Friday without putting forth a property tax relief proposal for inclusion on November’s election ballot. The Orlando Sentinel reports the legislature also failed to approve a budget, which will require lawmakers to...
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