Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Unveils His Plan To Virtually Eliminate Property Taxes

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has unveiled his plan to radically reform the state's property tax system, potentially eliminating taxes on most owner-occupied homes. DeSantis called for a special legislative session to begin on Monday, when state lawmakers can consider putting a new initiative to make ho

Zillow, MRED face July 1 hearing after restraining order on feeds

While Chicago-based federal Judge John Tharp, Jr. did order Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED) to restore its listing feeds to Zillow on Friday, amid the listing portal giant’s antitrust lawsuit against the Chicagoland MLS and Compass International Holdings, Zillow’s Chicagoland listings may still be a

‘Threading the Needle:’ Bright MLS Execs Talk Compass, Private Listing Laws and the Future of Cooperation

Above, Brian Donnellan, left, and Brian Schneider In an op-ed published earlier this month, Brian Donnellan, CEO of Bright MLS, referred to much of the recent industry upheaval as “noise.” Partnerships, consolidations, new entrants—all things that “sidestep” issues that directly affect real estate p

As Rates Climb, Mortgage Applications See Large Declines Across Loan Types

As mortgage rates reached their highest point since August of last year this past week, purchase applications were down across all loan types yet still running ahead at a stronger pace than last year at this time.  According to the latest Market Composite Index from the MBA—its measure of mortgage l