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Evernest acquires Poplar Homes and $15M in tech-focused funding

Housing Wire

By joining forces with Evernest renowned for their operational excellence were uniting more than two decades of property management experience, Greg Toschi, co-founder of Poplar Homes, said in a statement. We’re excited about combining the two companies local property management operations and robust technology products.

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State and Local Property Tax Revenue Grows in the First Quarter

Eyes on Housing

In the first quarter of 2025, state and local governments experienced an increase in property tax revenue growth. On a seasonally adjusted basis, state and local government property tax revenue grew 1.1% over the quarter, according to the Census Bureau’s quarterly summary of state and local tax revenue.

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Why title insurance is essential to the U.S. system of property rights

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system of property rights is unique For over 250 years, our system favoring the free transfer of real estate between private parties without prior government approval has built wealth and fostered economic growth. The advantage of this system of local property records is that it keeps the claims to ownership close to the property itself.

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Banning property taxes in Florida gains traction among lawmakers

Housing Wire

Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando and parts of its eastern flank, told the outlet that she could support targeted relief for older Floridians but said an outright ban or rescission of property taxes would be a terrible idea. It could also force the state to raise the sales tax, she said. Republican state Sen.

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Reverse mortgage analysts weigh in on HECM limit for 2025

Housing Wire

In the reverse space, there is a single, national limit, as opposed to regional limits in place on the forward side, which are more representative of local property values. The HECM limit is unique when compared to FHA limits that govern Title II forward mortgage lending programs. Recent data estimates that U.S.

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State and Local Property Tax Revenues Eclipse $700 Billion

Eyes on Housing

billion in taxes were paid by property owners in the four quarters ending Q2 2021.[1] 1] Four-quarter property tax revenues have climbed 13.2% Year-over-year growth of four-quarter property tax revenue has accelerated each of the past four quarters. NAHB analysis of the Census Bureau’s quarterly tax data shows that $703.5

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Consumers Agree to Disagree When It Comes to New Neighborhood Construction

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Consumers were particularly asked about their thoughts on zoning and housing density increases in their actual communities, as well as the kinds of housing supply they are most likely to favor and the anticipated effects on local property prices, rentals, and taxes.