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The INSURE Act: Could a New Federal Backstop Stabilize Home Insurance?

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Published by REALTOR.com | July 23, 2025 The INSURE Act proposes a federal backstop for home insurance. Could it stabilize rates, prevent insurer exits, and keep homes protected? Across the country, homeowners are facing a home insurance crisis. Not only are premiums on the rise, but the policies themselves are becoming harder—and in some places, …

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President Trump Supports New Proposed Capital Gains Bill

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Published by REALTOR.com | July 14, 2025 Dubbed the No Tax on Home Sales Act, the bill was introduced by Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, who called it a “gift to the American people.” While speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews over the weekend, President Trump expressed support for a bill that would eliminate …

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Real Estate Industry Torn Over DeSantis’ Push to Eliminate Property Taxes

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Published by FOX Business | July 10, 2025 DeSantis’ proposal could transform Florida’s housing market while raising questions about alternative revenue sources On the surface, not paying property taxes may sound nice. However, real estate experts in the Sunshine State seem to be at odds over the issue. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently doubled down on …

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New SALT Cap Could Slash Property Tax Pain for Homeowners in These High-Tax States

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Published by REALTOR.com | July 3, 2025 As home values soared over the past decade, property tax bills rose right along with them. For millions of homeowners in high-tax states, property taxes haven’t just been painful—they’ve been punishing. As home values soared over the past decade, property tax bills rose right along with them. But …

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Tax Reform Bill Shaping Up With Potential Positives For Real Estate

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Published by REALTOR Magazine | May 10, 2025 Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee released a partial draft of their long-anticipated tax reform package, offering a first glimpse into several key provisions affecting the real estate economy. While details remain under wraps as negotiations continue behind closed doors, the initial release sheds light …

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How China Could Crush The U.S. Housing Market

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Published by CNBC | April 9, 2025 At the end of January, foreign countries owned $1.32 trillion worth of U.S. mortgage-backed securities, or 15% of the total outstanding, according to Ginnie Mae. Mortgage rates follow loosely the yield on the 10-year Treasury. Some speculate foreign countries could be dumping U.S. Treasurys in retaliation against President …

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Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Jerome Powell; Market Jumps

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Published by Reuters | April 22, 2025 Trump openly mused about firing Powell, but was ultimately dissuaded by his advisers. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed off from threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after days of intensifying criticisms of the central bank chief for not cutting interest rates. “I have no intention …

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How Eliminating Property Taxes Could Impact Florida Homeowners

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Published by U.S. News & World Report | April 14, 2025 Gov. DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate Florida’s property taxes would have a big impact on homeowners, residents and businesses. As Florida lawmakers debate Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposal to eliminate state property taxes, buyers, sellers, agents, renters and landlords are trying to figure out the potential …

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The Surprising Impact That Trump’s Tariffs Will Have on Luxury Real Estate

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Published by REALTOR.com | April 10, 2025 The luxury housing market could see a major boost, with the wealthy seeking safer investment opportunities amid economic uncertainty. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on imported goods from 60 countries plunged the global stock markets into a state of turmoil, sparking recession fears—but the controversial trade policy …

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