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Real estate taxes are payable
FY25 Q2 real estate taxes due Monday, Nov. 3. Pay at Town Hall: Mon 8‑7 p.m.; Tue‑Thu 8‑4 p.m.
House with property tax bill indicating payable taxes.
Why is Musk’s Boring Co. buying land along the Las Vegas Loop?
Is construction along Boring Co.’s Las Vegas Loop part of Musk’s master plan, or a critics’ long‑odds gamble?
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. buys land along Las Vegas Loop, Nevada.
NJ specialist joins global real estate tax team as one of four hires
Newt Kirk, Appraisal Institute member, serves as expert witness in New Jersey Tax Court.
New Jersey specialist joins global real estate tax team, four new hires.
Woman Pleads 'Help!' Over $160K Inherited Home, Realtor Demands Earnest
Woman in standoff with sisters over $160k grandma house after realtor demanded earnest money; posts on r/RealEstate.
Woman pleads for help over inherited $160K home, realtor demands earnest.
Hundreds of vacant lots owned by Chicago’s worst landowner stay unsold
Chicago’s “worst landowner” woman sells properties to pay debts, but neglect makes them hard to sell.
Hundreds of vacant Chicago lots remain unsold by notorious landowner.
Emerging broker coalition calls for NAR accountability
A 15‑executive group of ~100K agents demands real changes in finance, governance, and vulnerable policies.
Broker coalition demands accountability from National Association of Realtors.
Three‑in‑ten Manhattan condo sellers lost money last year
Manhattan remains one of the nation's priciest markets, especially per square foot.
Manhattan condo sellers lost money, 30% decline graph.
Real Estate 101: Government Cancels My Sale
Federal government shut down 17 days—third longest in history; the longest of 11 shutdowns was in 2018.
Homeowner confronts government official canceling real estate sale.
Berkshire County Property Deals: Oct. 6‑10
Real estate transactions Oct. 6‑10 from Middle, North, and South Berkshire Registry of Deeds.
Berkshire County real estate deals: Oct 6‑10 listings.
Bastrop Considers Eliminating Its Economic Development Corp.
Elon Musk‑driven growth in Bastrop prompts leaders to question the need for an economic development corporation.
Bastrop debates eliminating its Economic Development Corporation.
Boston Zoning Approves Downtown Zoning Overhaul After 30 Years
Boston–Zoning Commission approves first comprehensive Downtown zoning update, reshaping the city’s urban core.
Boston city council approves downtown zoning overhaul after 30 years.
NAR Urges Action on Government Shutdown Effects
REALTORS® state groups urged to letter Congress on longest U.S. shutdown’s harm; members should share stories.
NAR officials in Washington demand action on government shutdown impacts.
NAR Policies Didn't Anticipate AI
Zillow’s ChatGPT integration sparks debate on innovation, transparency, and the industry’s AI‑driven future.
NAR logo beside AI icon, illustrating policy oversight.
Shutdown’s main housing impact so far? Buyer confidence
Mortgage rates hit 12‑month lows, yet pending sales drop, showing buyer caution amid a closed government.
Housing market stalls as buyer confidence dips during shutdown.
Newport Gilded Age Home Listed at $28M
Seaview Terrace: a Gilded Age mansion and one of America's largest private homes.
Newport Gilded Age mansion listed for $28 million, historic waterfront home.
NYC apartment rented by Travis Scott linked to NBA betting scandal
80 Washington Place, Greenwich Village, was one of two spots where four crime families allegedly ran high‑stakes poker games.
Travis Scott's NYC apartment tied to NBA betting scandal.
Kylie Jenner NYC Used for Rigged Poker Games While Kardashians Filmed
80 Washington Place, Greenwich Village, was one of two Manhattan spots where four crime families ran high‑stakes poker.
Kylie Jenner NYC rigged poker game, Kardashians filming.
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