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'This is a total dog and pony show. This is not anything that’s credible,' DeSantis said.House Speaker Danny Perez delivers a stunning rebuke to DeSantisThe Florida Legislature nixed the governor's special session and created their own, solely focused on immigration.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the House's late-session push for property tax cuts as ineffective.House Speaker Daniel Perez prefers sales tax cuts and formed a 37-member committee to explore property tax cut options, a move DeSantis called a "dog and pony show."The House’s push for property tax cuts will be ineffective,...

Mortgage preapproval first-time homebuyersIf you’re a first-time homebuyer, here’s how to get a mortgage preapproved.Starting earlier this month, any property listing that was publicly marketed to consumers but not listed on the local MLS within one business day no longer appears on Zillow.This step is in line with the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, which aims to prevent exclusive real estate listings and increase fairness among buyers.Corrections & Clarifications: The headline on an earlier version of this story gave the wrong timing. The listing changes will happen later...

SUMMARY: Homes.com averaged 104 million monthly unique visitors in Q1 2025. CoStar Group has invested $1 billion in Homes.com since 2021. Homes.com’s unaided brand awareness has surpassed Trulia, Redfin, and Realtor.com. Homes.com averaged 104 million monthly unique visitors in Q1 2025.   For the second year running, CoStar Group’s Richmond-based Homes.com division is the nation’s No. 2-ranked portal for residential real estate listings based on monthly unique visitors, CoStar CEO Andy Florance said during an earnings call last week. Zillow continues to retain its crown as the largest real estate...

Tokens are a new way to invest in real estate and can be used to gain immigrant access to the USA.getty Token-based real estate and E-2 visas could pave the way for a new generation of global entrepreneurs and investors to immigrate to America. What Is Tokenized Real Estate? Tokenization of a real estate project is not a replacement for the LLC model but an enhancement. It modernizes access, liquidity, and management of real estate interests, which are particularly attractive to international investors and larger-scale projects looking to raise capital...

Rising property taxes over the past five years have exacerbated American homeowners' housing affordability struggles, with many reporting that they are now paying much more than they initially budgeted for them.According to a new survey by property tax appeal service Ownwell, 66 percent of homeowners in the U.S. say their bill is higher than they budgeted for, while three in four (74 percent) are worried about paying even more in the near future.Why It MattersBetween 2019 and 2024, property tax bills have gone up in nearly every U.S. metropolitan area,...

The US housing market is showing signs of weakness at what is normally the peak selling season as prospective homebuyers hold off due to tariff-related economic uncertainty and stubbornly high mortgage rates.Homes are sitting on the market for the longest period since 2019, according to real estate broker Redfin. Existing homes, which make up the bulk of the US real estate market, sold at the slowest pace of any March since 2009, the National Association of Realtors said this month. Sales of new homes ticked up slightly, but not enough...

Wealthy mainland Chinese are increasingly shifting their attention and capital away from the US to other real estate markets amid rising geopolitical tensions between Washington and Beijing, according to property agents.In 2024, Chinese buyers’ demand for homes that cost more than US$5 million moved to Thailand, Australia and Canada, respectively, according to data tracked by Juwai IQI.By comparison, the US in 2023 was the top choice among Chinese buyers, according to the property portal, which has a network of over 50,000 real estate professionals across more than 30 countries.“Geopolitical friction,...

Orange Park Mall could soon be under new ownership.Washington Prime Group plans to sell its entire portfolio of 50 shopping centers, including Orange Park Mall, as it lays off employees at its corporate headquarters, as first reported by Jacksonville Daily Record.This would be the second mall in Jacksonville to recently undergo a sale after Blackwater Development finalized its purchase of Regency Square Mall earlier this month.The property purge includes 10 malls and shopping centers in Florida.The Orange Park Mall turns 50 years old this year and is the Jacksonville area's...

With the spring housing market upon us and warmer weather around the corner, it’s the perfect time to think about your home to-do list. Maybe that means finishing your basement or adding a pool, deck or shed. Perhaps it’s the ideal time to buy or sell. How do improvement projects impact your home’s value, and what do you need to know before buying or selling? It starts with understanding property assessments. Home values matter. Understanding home values means you can make informed financial decisions about your property, whether buying or...

As of 2025, approximately 40% of the violent crime reported in the United States is concentrated in just 10 cities, highlighting the significant urban crime challenges faced across the nation. The latest analysis of crime statistics in the US reveals that these high crime rate cities are grappling with not only alarming rates of violent crime but also escalating property crime, fueled by economic instability, poverty, and unemployment. Understanding the context behind these figures offers crucial insights into the complex interplay of social and economic factors affecting public safety in...