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Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Property sector myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox.Rocket Companies has agreed to buy Mr Cooper for $9.4bn, in a deal that will create a US mortgage giant at an uncertain time for the US real estate market. The all-stock transaction will put fintech company Rocket in control of a loan book worth $2.1tn across 10mn clients, representing one in every six US mortgages. Rocket is among America’s biggest mortgage lenders, while Mr Cooper is a behemoth in servicing loans.The deal...

The movement to drastically cut and even eliminate property taxes, which local governments heavily rely on to fund crucial public services, is gaining momentum in Republican-led states across the country.Four states—including Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Pennsylvania—currently have plans to eliminate property taxes entirely. Others—including Texas and Montana—are trying to significantly reduce them.In Florida, Republican Senator Jonathan Martin introduced Senate Bill 852 after Governor Ron DeSantis expressed on X earlier this year his support for eliminating property taxes entirely."I agree that taxing land/property is the more oppressive and ineffective form of...

CNN  —  Sharon Savoy, a 65-year-old retiree from just outside of Toronto, had planned a typical three-month stay at her vacation home in Miami earlier this month. But then she abruptly decided to put the trip on hold, and now she wonders when she’ll ever go back to her second home. “I should be there right now,” Savoy told CNN. “But we’re trying to debate whether or not it’s a good idea to go.” Savoy is one of the hundreds of thousands of Canadians who make their home in warmer...

Picture this: You wake up in the primary suite as the sun rises over the lake outside. It's looking like another stunning day on your tranquil oasis. Shall you get the kayaks out, rev up the boat or set up the beach chairs? You smile, considering the possibilities and knowing your next step is to sit on the porch with a steaming mug of coffee and let the day play out.This can be your life if you own a house on a lake. Whether you want it for a primary...

Picture this: You wake up in the primary suite as the sun rises over the lake outside. It's looking like another stunning day on your tranquil oasis. Shall you get the kayaks out, rev up the boat or set up the beach chairs? You smile, considering the possibilities and knowing your next step is to sit on the porch with a steaming mug of coffee and let the day play out.This can be your life if you own a house on a lake. Whether you want it for a primary...

Aribnb breaks down the hottest travel trends this spring breakAirbnb has revealed the most popular spring travel destinations and the reasoning behind the surge.Airbnb recently revealed the most wishlisted properties in each U.S. state, according to travelers.In Michigan, the most wishlisted property is The Round Haven, a unique dome-shaped home in Leelanau County.Located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, The Round Haven offers scenic views and a secluded getaway.The property has received rave reviews from guests, praising its privacy, amenities, and proximity to nature.Airbnb has no shortage of interesting properties...

The governor lambasted House GOP lawmakers for not addressing 'pressing issues that Floridians care about.'DeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and supports open carryDeSantis wants repeal of red flag laws and other restrictions on Second Amendment RightsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis criticizes the Florida House's decision to reinstate four budget items he vetoed last year.DeSantis urges the legislature to prioritize issues like condo insurance reform, medical freedom, and E-Verify instead.The Senate has yet to decide whether to support the House's budget veto overrides.Gov. Ron DeSantis isn’t happy with Florida House...

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Senate President Ty Masterson presides over a March 26, 2025, session of the Senate. (Grace Hills/Kansas Reflector)BY: SHERMAN SMITH AND ANNA KAMINSKIKansas ReflectorTOPEKA — Senate President Ty Masterson asked lawmakers Wednesday to consider the hypocrisy of those who opposed a constitutional amendment to curtail rising property taxes by limiting increases in property valuations to 4% annually.Democrats had raised concerns during debate on House Concurrent Resolution 5011 that the proposal would offer little or no relief on property tax bills while also complaining that it would lower state property tax collections that support school funding to...

The Metuchen Edison Piscataway Area Branch of the NAACP’s Juneteenth celebration this year has been moved off federal property because of concerns it might violate President Trump's executive order targeting diversity, equity and inclusion.“We at the NAACP are being forced to relocate our annual Juneteenth Festival from federal grounds simply because it could be seen as a DEI initiative and risk retaliation under the Trump Administration's agenda. That's not just unacceptable – it's dangerous," said Reggie Johnson, president of this NAACP branch.The event, originally planned for June 7 at the...