Archive for July, 2007
Housing costs have risen beyond the reach of many
July 31, 2007 Posted by Washington Real Estate
Average Seattle incomes aren’t keeping up with rising housing costs and home ownership and rental opportunities are moving beyond the reach of wageworkers.
Williamsburg regains some price losses
July 31, 2007 Posted by Virginia Real Estate
Although the Williamsburg area made some gains in June on prices that had been eroding, it’s more of the same for existing home sales in Hampton Roads.
Central Ohio’s history makes huge price drop unlikely
July 31, 2007 Posted by Ohio Real Estate
Home prices in Columbus aren’t likely to drop in the near future because the city is one of the least-risky housing markets in the nation, according to a recent study.
Property owners balk at new tax appraisals
July 31, 2007 Posted by Alabama Real Estate
DAUPHIN ISLAND — More than 200 property owners here have filed appeals with Mobile County this week, claiming that tax officials overestimated their homes’ values and overcharged them on property taxes, according to officials with the county and with the town’s property owners group.
Children’s Hospital, United Services get Mo. tax credits
July 31, 2007 Posted by Missouri Real Estate
Two St. Louis-area not-for-profit organizations received a combined $396,226 in state tax credits, Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt said Tuesday.
Selling new home tough in today’s market
July 31, 2007 Posted by Texas Real Estate
Q: I purchased a brand-new home in Texas. I have lived in the home almost two years, but I have been trying to sell it for the last year. The reason I’m trying to sell is that our subdivision has been bombarded with investor sales.
Wal-Mart Super Center set to open in Three Rivers
July 31, 2007 Posted by Michigan Real Estate
THREE RIVERS — The Three Rivers Super Center is undergoing finishing touches in advance of opening its doors at 8 a.m. Aug. 8. It will become the 82nd Wal-Mart store in Michigan.
O’Malley: ‘Strong aversion’ to higher property tax
July 31, 2007 Posted by Maryland Real Estate
ANNAPOLIS —- There’s a lot of tax talk these days in Annapolis, where state officials are looking for possible new taxes to close a looming budget deficit.But Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday there’s one tax he has little interest in raising: property tax.
Property taxes less fair without revaluations
July 31, 2007 Posted by Maine Real Estate
In Kennebunkport, those living on or near the water aren’t paying what they should.
— The inability of state and local leaders to address Maine’s high tax burden has far-reaching consequences, and in Kennebunkport, fairness is what is being lost to inaction.
APA Begins Work on American National Standard for SIPs
July 30, 2007 Posted by RealEstateRama
Gig Harbor, WA - July 30, 2007 - APA–The Engineered Wood Association received accreditation as a standards developer from the American National Standards Institute in May of 2007. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) coordinates the development and use of voluntary consensus standards in the United States, and represents the needs and views of U.S. stakeholders […]