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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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Trump Moves Forward With Plans To Use Federal Land To Build Affordable Housing

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Published by REALTOR.com | March 20, 2025 President Donald Trump’s administration has taken the first step toward fulfilling his campaign promise of opening up some federal land to build new homes and boost the nation’s housing supply. Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner on Monday announced a …

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Governor DeSantis Backs Proposal To Eliminate Property Taxes in Florida

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Published by REALTOR.com | February 21, 2025 The proposal would make Florida the first state in the country without property taxes, a prospect that has already drawn strong reactions. The Florida Legislature is considering a move to eliminate property taxes in the state, a radical step that has the backing of Gov. Ron DeSantis. If …

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Homebuilders Are Concerned About New Tariffs and Affect on Material Costs

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Published by FOX Business | February 19, 2025 President Trump has pursued a number of tariffs in recent weeks Tariffs recently announced by President Donald Trump causing worry among U.S. homebuilders. Those concerns come after the president has pursued a slew of tariffs in recent weeks, including moving to reinstate a 25% tariff on steel …

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How Zoning Ruined the Housing Market in Blue-State America

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Published by REALTOR.com | February 14, 2025 For a century, progressives have made it harder to build new homes in prosperous areas. Workers, immigrants, and the economy pay the price. In January, the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles spurred California Gov. Gavin Newsom to do something extraordinary for a progressive politician: take aim at regulations. …

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