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"Turns out, the building isn’t as old as they thought it was, making it not 'technically' protected by the historic board rules," says Ruelens. "But that wasn’t exposed during the court cases." After this discovery, Ruelens believed she had a case to appeal her property taxes. How her annual tax bill went from $13,000 to $8,500: https://rltor.cm/05azre
From 2014 to 2024, Scottsdale's millionaire demographic surged by a staggering 125%, mainly driven by the city's rapidly expanding tech sector, according to the USA Wealth Report 2025, released in May by investment consulting firm Henley & Partners. This city is the fastest growing hotspot for millionaires: https://rltor.cm/i2ry31
Mortgage applications have decreased for the third consecutive week, dropping 3.9% from a week earlier, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. The slide comes as mortgage rates saw another increase to 6.89% for the week ending May 29, according to Freddie Mac. The increase was fueled by rising 10-year Treasury yields after President Donald Trump supported a proposal to list the government-backed Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae on the stock exchange. Full story: https://www.realtor.com/news/real-estate-news/mortgage-applications-apply-for-loan-june-4-2025/
Read on for the top 10 most affordable cities for newly minted college grads to call home: https://rltor.cm/h6djji
Deep discounts on furniture and all things home are happening this holiday weekend! If you've been eyeing some quality pieces for your home, check out these deals: * Homebody - 30% off sitewide * Article - up to 40% off * Havenly - up to 20% off * Lumens - up to 50% off * Neighbor - 15% off * Burrow - 25% off * Pottery Barn - up to 50% off * The Inside - up to 25% off * Nathan James - up to 60% off * West Elm - up to 50% off, plus extra 20% off clearance More: https://rltor.cm/3wiajb
The passing of the law raises the possibility that, come next year, Floridians would be able to use gold or silver coins for a down payment on a home, or even conduct the entire homebuying transaction with bullion, or at least with its value. So, how much gold and silver would it take to purchase the typical single-family abode in Florida, and how would it work in practice? Full story: https://rltor.cm/73wu49
New builds: Are they a smart investment or a total money pit? Find out: https://rltor.cm/ncmyths
Good news for homebuyers: price cuts are on the rise. In May, 19.1% of all homes for sale had a reduced price marking the fifth straight month of growing price drops, with discounted listings now twice as common in the South and West compared to the Northeast. 📉See if prices are dropping in your city: https://rltor.cm/uzamq5
New listings saw yet another increase of 8.2% last week compared to the same period in May 2024, suggesting that the late spring selling market remains robust. “With more fresh inventory hitting the market, buyers have better opportunities to find a home that fits their needs—even amid ongoing economic challenges,” says Xu. More good news for buyers: https://rltor.cm/b8yioo
Walter and Debbie Priebe thought they were doing the right thing. Their home in Pompano Beach, FL—which they purchased in 2002 from Walter’s father—needed serious repairs. The walls were infested with termites. The roof was failing. Debbie, who had worked for a real estate attorney for nearly 25 years, anticipated that their property taxes might increase. But when the final tax bill arrived in 2023 after construction was complete, their taxes had skyrocketed from $15,000 a year to more than $90,000—six times their previous bill. 🗞️ Full story: https://rltor.cm/k4n0gf The best time to sell is now—find out what your home’s worth: https://rltor.cm/besttimetosell