New York’s Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax: The High-Stakes Battle Over Property Valuation New York’s real estate market is bracing for a potential legislative showdown. A proposed tax on non-primary residential properties …
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AvalonBay and Equity Residential Announce $69 Billion Merger to Form Leading Multifamily REIT AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential have finalized an all-stock merger of equals, creating one of the largest …
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Market Pulse: Mortgage Demand Shifts as Spring Buying Season Begins The U.S. Housing market is showing signs of resilience as the spring homebuying season gains momentum. Despite recent fluctuations in …
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Prospective buyers arrive during an open house in Rancho Cucamonga, California, US, on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Kyle Grillot | Bloomberg | Getty Images Mortgage rates continued to climb higher …
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Mortgage Rates Hit 6.75% as Geopolitical Uncertainty Spikes Bond Yields The housing market is facing fresh headwinds as geopolitical instability continues to rattle financial markets. Growing concerns regarding the trajectory …
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U.S. Homebuilder Sentiment Rises in May—but Affordability Crisis Remains the Biggest Hurdle After months of stagnation, homebuilder confidence has shown a modest rebound in May, signaling cautious optimism among developers. …
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Sean Connery’s Iconic James Bond Villa in Nice: A €18.5 Million Legacy Returns to the Market May 18, 2026 — By Anika Shah For nearly two decades, Sean Connery’s former …
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Mortgage Rates Hit Highest Levels Since March Amid Inflation and Geopolitical Tensions The U.S. Mortgage market faced renewed volatility on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, as interest rates climbed to their …
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Violent Clash Erupts at Brooklyn Real Estate Expo: Protesters vs. Pro-Israel Supporters, 4 Arrested
Violent Clashes Erupt at Brooklyn Israeli Real Estate Expo as Anti-Israel Protests Intensify Brooklyn, NY — May 13, 2026 — Violent confrontations between pro-Israel advocates and anti-Israel protesters erupted outside …
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New York’s Pied-à-Terre Tax: A Symbolic Win or Fiscal Gamble? New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul have proposed a tax on “pied-à-terre” properties—luxury second homes, vacation …