Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recently voiced his support for eliminating property taxes in his state, a move that would make Florida the first state in the nation to do so if successful. However, critics argue that property taxes are a crucial funding source for local governments.
The construction industry had 249,000 job openings as of the last day of October, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS).
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association's latest Commercial Delinquency Report, U.S. commercial mortgage delinquencies increased in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Based on a press release March 15, 2024, the National Association of Realtors reached an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions.