Lawmakers target corporate homebuyers, impact may be limited
Large corporate buyers of single-family homes are drawing increasing scrutiny in Washington, with lawmakers from both parties advancing proposals aimed...
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The 10 best markets for homebuyers in 2026
The last several years have been tough for homebuyers and sellers alike, with mortgage rates and housing prices in flux....
Trump’s Big Warning To Foreign Companies After Hyundai Raid: ‘Your Investments Are Welcome But…’ | US News
Immigration enforcement has become a central feature of Trump’s second administration.Photo : APAfter the unprecedented Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)...
Investor headed to prison for fraud scheme after taking $62.8 million
Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceReal estate investor headed to prison in Atlanta fraud schemeBy Dave WilliamsBureau ChiefCapitol Beat News ServiceATLANTA - The head of a commercial real estate investment firm has been sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay $45 million in restitution in a fraud scheme involving the Atlanta Financial Center in Buckhead.Elchonon (Elie) Schwartz, 46, of New York City pleaded guilty in February to one count of wire fraud. Schwartz convinced more than 800 investors to send him $62.8 million, including $54 million...
The Metros With Least and Most Expensive Property Taxes
So, you've finally bought your dream home.With still-high home prices and mortgage rates, it probably cost you a pretty penny.You might think you're in the clear — but not quite. Property taxes are another major expense to keep in mind. For new US homeowners, the property tax sticker shock can be real. And if you've owned your home for years, you've most likely seen your tax bill steadily climb. Property taxes — which are based on a home's assessed value — can fall or rise over time because of several...